tettaessa

Tettaessa is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region. The genus is characterized by its small, daisy-like flowers that are typically yellow or white, and its fleshy, succulent leaves. Tettaessa species are often used as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes due to their attractive appearance and low maintenance requirements.

The genus was first described by the French botanist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1786, and it includes approximately 10 species. The most well-known species is Tettaessa maculosa, commonly known as the spotted tettaessa or the spotted daisy. This species is native to the Mediterranean region and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its attractive appearance and low maintenance requirements.

Tettaessa plants are typically small, growing to a height of 10-20 centimeters. They have fleshy, succulent leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern at the base of the plant. The leaves are typically green, but they may also have spots or streaks of other colors, such as yellow or red. The flowers of Tettaessa plants are daisy-like, with a central disk surrounded by a ring of petals. The petals are typically yellow or white, and they may also have spots or streaks of other colors.

Tettaessa plants are typically propagated by division or by seed. They are often used as ground covers or as border plants in gardens and landscapes. They are also used in rock gardens and in other areas where they can be grown in poor soil conditions. Tettaessa plants are typically low maintenance, requiring only occasional watering and fertilizing. They are also drought-tolerant and can survive in hot, dry conditions.