Gerbera jamesonii, commonly known as Gerbera Daisy, is a species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South America, Africa, and Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) tall and 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) wide. The plant produces large, colorful flowers with a diameter of 2-5 inches (5-13 cm) on long stems.