gazania

[ guh-zey-nee-uh ]

noun

1. any of several composite plants of the genus Gazania, native to southern Africa, having showy flowers with variously colored rays.

gazania

/ ɡəˈzeɪnɪə /

noun

1. any plant of the S. African genus Gazania, grown for their rayed flowers in variegated colours; the flowers close in the afternoon: family Asteraceae Also calledtreasure flower

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazania¹

< New Latin (1791), after Theodorus Gaza (1398–1478), Greek scholar; -an, -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazania¹

named after Theodore of Gaza, 1398–1478, translator of the botanical treatises of Theophrastus

Example Sentences

The flowers appear to be gazanias, also known as African daisies, a plant native to South Africa that spreads so easily it has been deemed invasive by the California Invasive Plant Council.

From Los Angeles Times

A nice companion for stocks is gazania, which provides just enough contrast to complement each plant.

From Washington Times

Among the flowers are fuschia, gazania, zinnia and orange Mexican sunflowers, in addition to the others mentioned above.

From Washington Times

So she broadcasts California wildflower seeds and plans on planting more gazanias and echinaceas, two drought-tolerant perennials with pretty blooms that attract butterflies.

From Los Angeles Times

A big fan of color, Pixley is constantly adding and editing the jungle-like landscape, experimenting with California native plants, dramatic agave, humming bird attracting salvias and South African gazanias. 

From Los Angeles Times