Lower Risk

Euryops pectinatus (Grey-leaved Euryops, Yellow Marguerite)

(Othonna pectinata)

Euryops pectinatus (Grey-leaved Euryops) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height and has distinctive soft, grey-green foliage. It is native to South Africa where it endemic to the rocky, sandstone slopes in the Western Cape from Gifberg to Cape Peninsula. This species is not invasive anywhere in the world, and has not naturalised in Australia even though it has been in the ornamental plant trade in Australia since 1864.