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Arctotis

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n.1.a genus of herbs and subshrubs: African daisy.
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Noun1.Arctotis - herbs and subshrubs: African daisyArctotis - herbs and subshrubs: African daisy  
genus Arctotis
asterid dicot genus - genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
aster family, Asteraceae, Compositae, family Asteraceae, family Compositae - plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia
African daisy - any of several plants of the genus Arctotis having daisylike flowers
Arctotis stoechadifolia, Arctotis venusta, blue-eyed African daisy - bushy perennial of South Africa with white or violet flowers; in its native region often clothes entire valley sides in a sheet of color
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Other plants you may find here are the trailing, blue-flowered Salvia chamaedryoides; the airy, lilac-purple-flowered meadow rue (Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'); and the distinguished daisy-bearing Arctotis 'Torch Purple.
GARDENING > IT'S A GARDEN FULL OF DELIGHTS AT THE GETTY CENTER by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Arctotis, Lantana, Plectranthus, Portulaca and Zinnia Vegetables and fruit during a dry spell Provide adequate quantities of water for moisture-hungry vegetables such a tomatoes, peas, onions, cucumbers, marrows and lettuce.
Gardening Through A Drought or How to Sprinkle Your Water Wisely by James Kilkelly / Home improvement and landscaping community
The half-hardy annuals called African daisies or Arctotis should produce a bold display of flowers in rich autumnal shades.
Your Garden: A CUT ABOVE; Grow your own flowers for a great display by Greenwood, Pippa / The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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