This is a genus of about 50 species of
herbaceous perennials native to South Africa.
The annual plants of this type belong to the
genus
Dimorphotheca.
This
is a genus of annuals and perennials which are
not hardy in the
temperate regions and are,
therefore, used as "annuals" in the home
landscape. They are characterized by their
brightly colored, daisy-like flowers.