Thursday, April 21, 2011

Big Yellow Moon


Date collected: April 18, 2011
Location: Collected from the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden on the campus of University of California, Los Angeles
 
Nativity: Not native to California (Native to southern parts of Africa)
Scientific name: Cotula lineariloba
Other names: Big Yellow Moon, Brass Buttons
Habitat: This plant prefers muddy areas where water is plentiful. They love to be near beaches, salt marshes, and estuaries. They originated in wet areas in Africa.
Special Notes: Big Yellow Moons are nonstop bloomers. Blooming will slow down in the winter, but will not stop completely. They have a very unique appearance: they look like daisies with all of their petals plucked!

Source: 

California Gardens

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