Gazania
Common name
Gazania
Scientific Name
Gazania linearis
Type of plant
Daisies & Thistles (Family Asteraceae)
About this weed
Another native of South Africa and a former garden plant, the Gazania is now widespread especially in coastal areas. This member of the Daisy (Asteraceae) Family forms large clumps of yellow, orange and red flowers from winter through spring to early summer. Unfortunately is is still available as a water wise garden plant and used by Local Governments in parks and other public areas.
Description
Gazania is a clumping annual growing to about 0.3 m and producing masses of yellow, orange or red daisy flowers. It roots at nodes and produces upright linear leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and white and woolly underneath. The flowers may be up to 10 cm across.
Impact on Bushland
If left will spread over bushland and may impact on plant communities.
Location
Usually found in coastal areas and the southern wheatbelt on roadsides and in wasteland around settlements.
Priority for removal
Medium: if established can impact native plant communities.
Management (hand)
Hand pull before flowering to prevent seeds developing.
Management (herbicide)
Not available
Flowering month/s
June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Flower colour/s
Red, Yellow, Orange
Information source
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/16311
Additional information
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/weeds/swanweeds/
Hussey, B.M.J., Keighery, G.J., Dodd, J., Lloyd, S.G. and Cousens, R.D. (2007) Western weeds. A guide to the weeds of Western Australia, Second Edition, The Weeds Society of Western Australia, Victoria Park, Western Australia.
