Botanical name

Osteospermum monstrosum

Family

Asteraceae

Common Name

Trekkertjie

Synonym (old name)

Monoculus monstrosus

Description

Glandular-hairy, aromatic annual up to 40cm. Leaves oblanceolate, toothed to lobed; flowers radiate, few in branched panicles, dark purplish florets, pale-yellow rays brown at base; fruits 8-9mm long, winged.

Habitat

Sandy and rocky flats

Flower Date

July to september