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Hello and welcome to my blog of plants! You'll find a list of herbaceous plants that I've encountered and learned about during my studies at Virginia Tech, in the order I learned them by list. You'll find great photos of herbaceous plants, their names and families, and details of where I found them. All photos have been taken by myself. Feel free to click on them for enlargement. May this blog be of benefit to thee!

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Osteospermum species & hybrids, Osteospermum or Cape Daisy, Asteraceae


Genus and species: Osteospermum species & hybrids
Common Name: Osteospermum or Cape Daisy
Family Name: Asteraceae

A very beautiful plant for the landscape. The foliage is a bit leathery, similar to holly, and the flowers come in different colors--all having a beautiful purple center.

Photos taken August 31, 2011 at Virginia Tech in the Hahn Horticulture Gardens.

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