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Dimorphotheca graminifolia (L.) DC. trib. Calenduleae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesDimorphotheca graminifolia (L.) DC. trib. Calenduleae
BibliographyProdr. 6: 71 (1838)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionstems simple, basal leaves crowded, linear, entire, upper leaves absent, capitula solitary, 5-7cm, ligules abaxially purple
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in spring
SynonymsCalendula graminifolia L.
Castalis nudicaulis var. graminifolia (L.) Norl.
Dimorphotheca nudicaulis var. graminifolia (L.) Harv.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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