Woodland Swamp Daisy

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Brachyscome basaltica var. gracilis

Perennial herb to 60 cm high. Narrow thin stalkless leaves scattered along the stems. White daisy flowers in solitary heads on thread-like stalk.

Details
Flora Type
Herbs
Former Scientific Name
Brachycome basaltica var. gracilis
Distinctive Features

Flowers with white petals and yellow centreson tall smooth stems. Spreads by stolons. White flower dries to yellow.

Biology

Perennial. Grows on swampy ground. Drought-sensitive.

Native Status
Native
Flowering Time

Sep-Jan

Taxonomy
Phylum
Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants)
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Species
basaltica

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Despite ÔbasalticaÕ in its name, distribution of this species is not restricted to the basalt plains. Provides nectar for butterflies.

Interesting Facts
Similar Species

Very similar to B. basaltica var. basaltica, to which it may not be closely related.

Native Status
Native