About Dimorphotheca cuneata (Thunb.) DC.
Dimorphotheca cuneata, commonly called the rain flower or white bietou, is a plant species in the Dimorphotheca genus. It is native to the Cape Provinces and Free State of South Africa, where it grows in vegetation types including Fynbos, Succulent Karoo, and Nama Karoo. It also occurs naturally in Botswana and Namibia. This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant, and has been reported to be sparsely naturalized in Gila County, Arizona, United States. Dimorphotheca cuneata is classified as a subshrub. Individuals growing in their natural habitat reach 100 cm (40 inches) in height, while cultivated specimens can grow up to 150 cm (60 inches) tall. Its leaves are long and narrow, with a few large teeth along their edges, and release a strong scent when crushed. In wild plants, the flower heads have white ray florets and yellow disc florets. This trait commonly varies among garden cultivars.
