Description
Felicia echinata (Asteraceae). It is an evergreen, much branched perennial that grows to about 60 cm high. The branches are almost entirely covered with the shiny, dark green leaves. The stiff little leaves are oval to triangular in shape, pointing downwards away from the stem – almost overlapping each other. The branches bend and turn, relaxing on the ground and then turning up to the sun, each with 2 – 3 large daisies at their tips. Sowing : Asteraceae seeds often germinate better in response to smoke treatment. Only mature, plump and fully formed seeds should be used. Smoke seed trays after sowing or soak seed in aqueous smoke extract for 24 hours. Sow seeds in a sandy, well drained soil. Sow seeds in autumn. Locality: Gansbaai. Harvest: February 2023
