Can you help? Flower ID requested

sumimasen · #1 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 09:03 AM

I have spotted this particular flower several times now, but I can't seem to find it in any of my books. Does anybody know it's name or it's bontanical family?

ChrisJB · #2 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 09:05 AM

I'm unable to get the photos up Maria.

Regards, Chris

sumimasen · #3 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 10:16 AM

Good Morning Chris

I had upload problems too, the other day. My file size was too big...it exceeded the file size limit on some of my photos, so I tried to reduce it and it eventually worked.

Good Luck, ...I look forward to your pictures.

aeshna5 · #4 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 12:59 PM

Not a native wild flower, but a member of the daisy family- Asteraceae. Looks like one of the South African species which are often cultivated. Looking at the buds/leaves, it could be one of the Osteospermum cultivars.

Bub-les · #5 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 01:54 PM

I agree with aeshna5
Barbara

sumimasen · #6 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 09:33 PM

Thank you very much for your help aeshna5 and Barbara. I have followed your lead to the Daisy Family and found this particular flower to be Aster thomsonii.

Bub-les · #7 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 09:43 PM

Sorry I really don't think you are right. The aster flowers a lot later in the year and the petals are different as are the leaves. I do think it is a variety of Osteospermum. Have a look in some gardening books and see what you think.
Barbara

ceterach · #8 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bub-les

Sorry I really don't think you are right. The aster flowers a lot later in the year and the petals are different as are the leaves. I do think it is a variety of Osteospermum. Have a look in some gardening books and see what you think.
Barbara

Absolutely. To confirm check the inflorescence size,that of Aster species is about 1/4 the diameter of Osteospermum.

All the best