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Definition of african daisy
african daisy
Plural:african daisies
• 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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of African daisy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/african-daisy