gousblom, botterblom, rooi gazania
Perennial ground cover with orange/red daisy-like flowers. Drought-tolerant, pioneer species.
Insects:Pollinated by beetles, bees.Wildlife:Grazed by herbivores.Soil:Stabilizes disturbed ground.
Bright flowers close at night; seeds wind-dispersed.
Not documented
Self-seeds freely; sow in autumn.
Not available
No medicinal uses; ornamental hybrid parent.
