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Gazania linearis (Thunb.) Druce
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Gazania linearis is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, characterized by thin, linear leaves. It is native to South Africa and has been reported in various regions globally.

Description

Gazania linearis, described in 1917, is a member of the genus Gazania within the Asteraceae family. It is distinguished by its narrow, linear foliage and is commonly known as gazania. The species is native to South Africa, particularly the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal. It has been documented in several other regions, including parts of Europe (Italy, Sardegna, Spain), the Americas (Mexico, New Mexico, United States, Korea), and Australia (South Australia, Tasmania).

Other common names

Treasureflowergazania

Distribution

IT · MX · Sardegna (Sardinia) · Spain · IN · AU · conterminous 48 United States · California · Cape Provinces · Ethiopia · Italy · Korea · KwaZulu-Natal · New Mexico · South Australia · Tasmania

Synonyms

Gazania longiscapa var. longiscapaGorteria linearisGazania longiscapaGazania stenophylla

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