Species of plant
Dimorphotheca dregei, or bietou, is a species of plant from South Africa.
Description
This tufted perennial grows to be up to 20 cm (7.9 in) tall from a woody base.[2] It has strongly toothed linear leaves.[3]
flowers are most common in August and September.[2] Solitary radiate flowers grow on long stems. The flowers are purple with white rays that are brown on the bottom.[3] The disc florest are sterile.[2] The triangular achenes (small, dry fruit that contain a single seed) are small with small bumps and round toothed margins.[2][3]
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa. It grows on sandstone slopes between the Bokkeveld Mountains, Bredasdorp, and Klein Swartberg.[2][3]
References
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| Dimorphotheca dregei | |
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| Dimorphotheca dregei var. dregei | |
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