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Definition of african daisy

african daisy

Plural:african daisies
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african daisy Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several plants of the aster family (Asteraceae) native to southern Africa, widely cultivated as ornamental garden plants for their brightly colored, daisy-like flower heads (notably encompassing genera such as Osteospermum, Gerbera, Gazania, and Arctotis).

Example

"She planted a colorful border of African daisies along the edge of the patio to attract pollinators during the summer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name derives from the plants' native origin in southern Africa and their visual resemblance to the common European daisy (from Old English 'dæges eage', meaning 'day's eye').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of African daisy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/african daisy
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