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Dimorphotheca acutifolia

Dimorphotheca acutifolia Hutch.
Dimorphotheca acutifolia
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Dimorphotheca acutifolia is a species in the genus Dimorphotheca, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces in South Africa.

Description

Dimorphotheca acutifolia was described by Hutch. in 1917. It is a member of the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family. The species is indigenous to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, specifically the Eastern and Western Cape regions. It is one of several species within the genus Dimorphotheca, which includes flowering plants known for their showy blooms and ecological significance in their native habitats.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Osteospermum acutifoliumCastalis flaccidaOsteospermum pulchrumCalendula scabraDimorphotheca flaccida

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