Osteospermum incanum subsp. incanum

Osteospermum incanum subsp. incanum
Osteospermum incanum subsp. incanum

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Botanical name: Osteospermum incanum subsp. incanum
Previously known as: Chrysanthemoides incana

Osteospermum incanum subsp. incanum, also known as grey bietou or grey tick berry, is a low-growing, grey-leaved shrub that produces bright yellow daisies throughout the year. It is a hardy and drought-resistant plant that can grow in sandy and loamy soils, in full sun or light shade. It attracts bees and other insects, and provides fodder for animals in dry areas. It has no known medicinal or cultural uses, but it is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds, and can be used in mass plantings, rockeries, or as a hedge or screen.

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Family: Asteraceae
Type: shrub
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