Dimorphotheca ecklonis
South African Daisy at Watson, ACT
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| Dimorphotheca ecklonis | MichaelMulvaney | 9 Feb 2022 | |
| Unverified | MPW | 9 Feb 2022 |
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Osteospermum sp. ? an " African Daisy " Light to Mid Green foliage, Oval shaped leaves are irregularly shaped with "teeth" / serrations. Plant has a distinctive bitter odour. Suspect it's a Garden escape, fellow FoMM member Margie, thinks she has seen this plant cultivated in suburban Gardens. Old grey coloured daisy like inflorescences present. Growing in open sunny location, amongst dead brushwood at the Fair, Mt Majura. Plant is about 30cm in height. First time seeing this species here.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.171111-35.225833
- Maps The Fair, Watson
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 7 Feb 2022 10:07 AM Recorded on
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- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
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Species information
- Dimorphotheca ecklonis Scientific name
- South African Daisy Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 772m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Osteospermum ecklonis
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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