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Arctotis

Arctotis

9.9
A group of flowering plants like daisies from southern Africa with bright flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • 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 venusta
  • Specialized
9.9

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

Arctotis stoechadifolia
  • Specialized
9.9

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

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.