Ursinia anthemoides (commonly known as Solar Fire or Margriet) is a fast-growing, 40–50 cm tall, South African annual wildflower featuring bright orange or yellow, daisy-like flowers with a dark, maroon-ringed center. It thrives in full sun, well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soil, blooming from August to November with fern-like, aromatic foliage. 
Key Details for Ursinia anthemoides:
Plant Type: Annual herb (can be treated as a herbaceous perennial in some contexts).
Appearance: Bushy habit with deeply divided (pinnatisect) green leaves, similar to carrot foliage.
Flowers: Solitary flowerheads (5 cm across) on long stalks. Ray florets are typically yellow or orange on top and coppery or dark on the reverse.
Flowering Season: Primarily spring (August to November/December), triggered by autumn rains.
Cultivation: Requires full sun, well-drained soil, and is drought-resistant once established.
Habitat: Native to South Africa, typically found on sandy and gravelly slopes and flats.
Pollinators: Attracts bees, wasps, and butterflies. 
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