👉 Dasyurus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical regions around the world, and they are commonly known as "daisy plants" due to their distinctive pink or white flowers. The name "dasyurus" comes from the Latin word "dys", which means "false," referring to how these plants can look similar to daisies but have a different color. Dasyuruses grow on trees, shrubs, and even in