Treasure flower
Gazania linearis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It forms mats or clumps. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a single taproot. The leaves are narrow and dark green. They are shiny above and white and woolly below. The flowers open in the morning and close at night. The flowers are 8 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in areas with summer rainfall. It is fire resistant. It grows up to 3,050 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Britain, Europe, Korea, North America, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The flower is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Flowers, buds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by cuttings. It can also be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gazania longiscapa DC.; Gazania stenophylla Auct.; Gorteria linearis Thunb.;