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Boneseed Daisies
Boneseed Daisies
Osteospermum
Plantae
COMMON

Stats

Lifespan
2-10 yrs
Size
Small
Diet
Photosynthetic
Biome
Dry shrubland
Range
Southern Africa
Movement
Sessile
Breeding
Seeds
Defense
Toxins
Status
Common

About

Boneseed Daisies are native to the South African region and are classified as a member of the Asteraceae family. They are known for their bright blue petals and are a popular ornamental plant in gardens.

Life cycle

  1. 1.
    seed
    A dormant seed waits for water and warmth before germinating.
  2. 2.
    sprout
    A first shoot emerges with cotyledon leaves and a tap root reaching down.
  3. 3.
    sapling
    A young plant grows true leaves and a stem or trunk, putting on height each season.
  4. 4.
    mature
    Fully grown, flowering or fruiting at adult size.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Osteospermum