Gorteria diffusa:
It is called beetle daisy in English and katoog (cat eye) in Afrikaans.
The florets have dark, beetle-like markings at the base which mimic and attract pollinating bee-flies.
It can be found in Namibia and South Africa.
Gorteria diffusa:
It is called beetle daisy in English and katoog (cat eye) in Afrikaans.
The florets have dark, beetle-like markings at the base which mimic and attract pollinating bee-flies.
It can be found in Namibia and South Africa.
Oh these are so cheerful 😀
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Thank you so much Cee
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Dis ‘n pragtige blom en so ‘n gepaste naam.
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Ek het ook so gedink! Dankie!
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