A colorful flowering plant with large daisy-like blooms, commonly grown as a houseplant or garden flower.
Named after the German botanist and naturalist Traugott Gerber in the 18th century; the plant is native to South Africa and Madagascar. The scientific name became the common English name.
Gerberas are named after a person, which is why they get a capital letter in scientific contexts—and they're so popular in flower shops that they're the third most-used flower in the world after roses and carnations!
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