Gazania lichtensteinii
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| Gazania lichtensteinii in Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand | |
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| Species: | G. lichtensteinii
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Gazania lichtensteinii (Afrikaans: geelgousblom, "yellow calendula") is one of the flowers known as a calendula, native to South Africa (Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces) and Namibia. On the SANBI Red List, it is listed as "safe".[1]
This annual plant grows 20 cm high, with leaves 4 cm long and flowers 4 cm in diameter.[2]
It is commonplace in the Succulent Karoo. The small seeds have fluffy tufts that spread in the wind. Young seedlings grow best on rough, barren ground where there is little competition from established plants. Ostriches in particular tend to feed on them.[3]
References
- ^ "Red List Entry". SANBI.
- ^ Carruthers, Vincent (2000). Field Guide – Natuurlewe Van Suider-afrika. Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-452-9.
- ^ "Renu Karoo". Renu-Karoo Veld Restoration Nursery.