gerbera
noun
ger·bera
ˈgər-bə-rə 
ˈjər-
: any of a genus (Gerbera) of Asian and African composite herbs that have basal tufted leaves and are often cultivated for their showy heads of yellow, pink, or orange flowers with prominent rays
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Marigolds, gerbera daisies, cosmos, and celosia (cockscomb) are low-maintenance annuals that thrive in full sun and hot temperatures.
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
The trio of yellow emphasizes your bond: freesia for trust, roses for care, and gerbera daisies for friendship.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
First and foremost in this plant category are gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet Flower Set For those who enjoy having flowers around but don’t love the maintenance, check out this set of Lego flowers, featuring Billy buttons, bluebells, Cleopatra ferns, yellow yarrow, a gerbera, peony, and tulip.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
The trio of yellow emphasizes your bond: freesia for trust, roses for care, and gerbera daisies for friendship.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
First and foremost in this plant category are gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet Flower Set For those who enjoy having flowers around but don’t love the maintenance, check out this set of Lego flowers, featuring Billy buttons, bluebells, Cleopatra ferns, yellow yarrow, a gerbera, peony, and tulip.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Gerbera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerbera. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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