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Dimorphotheca cuneata, commonly known as the rain flower or white bietou, is a plant species native to the Cape Provinces and Free State of South Africa (Fynbos, Succulent Karoo, Nama Karoo, etc.).cite-ref-matilda-2-0[2] as well as the Botswana and Namibia.cite-ref-powo-3-0[3] It is also widely grown as an ornamental and reportedly sparingly naturalized in Gila County in the US State of Arizona.cite-ref-4[4]cite-ref-5[5]

Dimorphotheca cuneata is a subshrub that, in its natural habitat, will grow to be 100 cm (40 inches) tall. Cultivated specimens may measure 150 cm (60 inches). Leaves are long and narrow, with a few large teeth on the edges, giving off a strong scent when crushed. Wild flower heads have white ray florets and yellow disc florets, but this can vary in garden cultivars.cite-ref-matilda-2-1[2]

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cite-note-11. The Plant List, Dimorphotheca cuneata (Thunb.) DC.

cite-note-matilda-22. ↑ PlantZAfrica.com, Dimorphotheca cuneata(Thunb.) Less., Common names : rain flower, white bietou (English); reënblom, witbietou (Afrikaans)

cite-note-powo-33. ↑ Dimorphotheca cuneata DC. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 September 2023.

cite-note-44. ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map

cite-note-55. ↑ SEINet Southwest Biodiversity, Arizona Chapter, Dimorphotheca cuneata (Thunb.) Less. includes photos and US distribution map

• photo of herbarium specimen at Missouri Botanical Garden