About Dimorphotheca pluvialis (L.) Moench
Dimorphotheca pluvialis (L.) Moench has a range of common names, including white African daisy, Cape marigold, weather prophet, Cape rain-daisy, ox-eye daisy, Cape daisy, and rain daisy. This plant species is native to South Africa and Namibia, and is only sparingly naturalized across scattered locations in California.
Dimorphotheca pluvialis is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm (16 in) tall. It produces long, narrow leaves, which may have smooth (entire) margins, toothed edges, or pinnate lobing. Its ray florets range from white to yellowish, and sometimes have blue or purple markings. Its disc florets are usually white to yellowish, with purple tips.
