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Arctotis

Arctotis

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A group of flowering plants like daisies from southern Africa with bright flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Arctotis
  • The vibrant orange blooms of Arctotis add a splash of color to the garden each summer.

Examples

  • The Arctotis flowers bloom beautifully in spring.

  • I bought some Arctotis plants for my garden.

  • Botanists are studying the distribution of Arctotis species in southern Africa.

  • Many gardeners choose Arctotis for its drought tolerance and striking foliage.

  • The garden was vibrant with Arctotis, showcasing their bright yellow and orange flowers.

  • She decided to plant Arctotis in her flowerbed due to their stunning colors and resilience.

  • In the wild, Arctotis can often be seen blooming during the warmer months in southern Africa.

Compounds

Arctotis stoechadifolia
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A bushy plant from South Africa with white or violet flowers that grows in dry places

Arctotis venusta
  • Specialized
9.9

A bushy plant from South Africa with white or violet daisy-like flowers

Surface Forms

Arctotis singular
Arctotises plural
Arctotid singular

Etymology

Arctotis comes from Greek parts arktos ('bear') and otis ('ear'), so it literally means 'bear's ear'. A helpful image is the plant's soft, hairy leaves that can look a little like a fuzzy ear, and the same arktos root appears in arctic, so the name fits these African daisies.