Pentzia dentata

Pentzia dentata
Pentzia dentata

Common names: greater skaapkaroo, duck's-foot skaapkaroo (English); grootskaapkaroo, eendepootkaroo (Afrikaans). 
Botanical name: Pentzia dentata

The duck’s-foot skaapkaroo, Pentzia dentata, is a water-wise, aromatic shrub with soft, grey foliage and yellow flowers. It is endemic to South Africa and grows in Renosterveld and Waboomveld habitats, which are rich in biodiversity and fire-adapted. It produces seeds that are dispersed by wind or birds, and regenerates after fire. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds, and prefers a well-drained soil and full sun.

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Family: Asteraceae
Type: shrub
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