Swamp daisy
Allittia cardiocarpa
Small, tufted plant to 50 cm tall. Leaves dark green and grass-like up to 20 cm long. Large typical daisy flowers up to 5 cm wide on ends of stems.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Former Scientific Name | Brachyscombe cardiocarpa |
| Distinctive Features | Large white daisy flowers up to 5 cm wide, with yellow centres. |
| Biology | Perennial. Grows in shallow, seasonal swamps hence the common name, and on lake margins protected from stock grazing. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Jun-Feb |