Question: does anyone know the meaning of the gazania or 'treasure flower'? i cant find it anywhere.?

Answer #1
Originmodern Latin, named after Theodore of Gaza (1398 - 1478), greek scholar.
- answered by Jacqueline G

Answer #2
Noun 1. treasure flower - decumbent South African perennial with short densely leafy stems and orange flower rays with black eyespots at baseGazania rigensgazania - any plant of the genus Gazania valued for their showy daisy flowers Here's a link with more info and pics

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/cgi-bin/ubb/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f= 28;t=000028;p=0
- answered by julie_cano2003

Answer #3
The generic name Gazania, was given in honour of Theodor of Gaza (1398–1478). He was responsible for the translation of the botanical works of Theophrastus from Greek into Latin. Another possibility is that gaza is Greek for riches and could refer to the richness in colour, variety and abundance of the plant. The Afrikaans common name botterblom (butter flower), owes its name to the fact that the ray florets are supposed to taste like butter when chewed. The English common name, terracotta gazania, refers to the terracotta colour of the flowers.
- answered by slipknotrox1313666