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African daisy
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌæf.rɪ.kən ˈdeɪ.zi/ us /ˌæf.rɪ.kən ˈdeɪ.zi/
a name for several different plants with colourful flowers, originally from Africa:
The border was a riot of colour with African daisies, zinnias, and marigolds all in full bloom.
African daisy has big, wide-open daisy flowers and bright colours that range from tawny orange or salmon shades to pale gold and glistening white.
African daisies can be grown in containers or directly in the soil, as long as they have enough sunlight.
The name African daisy has been applied to a wide range of flowers, all resembling daisies in the shape of their flowerheads.
This variety of Osteospermum, known as the African daisy among other names, has very attractive light purple flowers.
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