Thursday, 12 September 2013

FFF95 - AFRICAN DAISY 'WHIRLIGIG'

Osteospermum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. The common name is African daisy or Cape daisy.

Osteospermum used to belong to the genus Dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to Osteospermum. The genus Osteospermum is also closely related to the small genus Chrysanthemoides, such as C. incana and C. monilifera.

Osteospermum ‘Whirligig’ is referred to as a “spoon” type of hybrid where the tips of each petal is scalloped and rounded in shape.

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16 comments:

  1. Unknown12 September 2013 at 07:48

    I like the shape o the petals on this pretty flower. Have a great weekend!

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  2. Unknown12 September 2013 at 08:32

    Wow this is super beautiful. I so love the petals it is pretty unique. Our African Daisy in the Philippines does not look like this such an awesome flower love it!

    Mary, MI

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  3. Joanne Olivieri12 September 2013 at 11:48

    Very exotic looking and beautiful color.

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  4. Birgitta12 September 2013 at 11:48

    Unique and beautiful!

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  5. Gemma Wiseman12 September 2013 at 13:02

    Those spoon shaped petals do look stunning. Lovely photo.

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  6. Sara Chapman12 September 2013 at 21:08

    What a cutie of a flower!

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  7. Hazel12 September 2013 at 22:21

    She's a stunner!

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  8. Carole M.13 September 2013 at 02:37

    that daisy is very eye-catching Nic; one I've grown at some time, and easily reseeds too which can be a bonus (or not)

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  9. EricaSta13 September 2013 at 03:47

    A wonderful flower and a great shot! I'm again here with a Weekendflower too :)
    Greetings from Germany, Heidrun

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  10. Anonymous13 September 2013 at 06:47

    Love the shape of the petals on this flower - clearly shown in your photo.
    Alison

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  11. Anonymous13 September 2013 at 07:59

    WOW!!! Thiese are wonderful blossoms, great pictures, amazing colors and details!
    Wish you a nice weekend,
    moni

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  12. Maude Lynn13 September 2013 at 11:35

    What a cool flower!

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  13. Unknown13 September 2013 at 16:54

    Neat flower. Here is my entry http://publictransituser.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/floral-friday-fotos/

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  14. Mascha13 September 2013 at 21:37

    Beautiful picture!
    I know Osteospermum, it was often planted in the garden, but this variety is me (in Germany) unknown - interesting -

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  15. Louisette14 September 2013 at 08:26

    Great exotic flowers love much, greting from Belgium

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  16. mandysea17 September 2013 at 18:31

    That's beautiful! I just happened upon this blog... some wonderful photos here!

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