Osteospermum amplectens leaves

The sessile leaves of Osteospermum amplectens are lance-shaped, the margins coarsely and sharply toothed. The leaf tip is pointed, the base elaborately lobed, clasping the stem.

The specific name, amplectens, is a Latin word meaning surrounding, encircling or embracing, apart from more meanings not relevant here. It refers to the basal lobes of the sessile leaves when mature, clasping the stems.

The deep green leaf surfaces are faintly glandular haired and rough-textured, the blade halves folding in along the sunken midrib. The leaves become up to 10 cm long (Le Roux, et al, 2005; JSTOR; iNaturalist).