Vellereophyton dealbatum | Wilsons Promontory Virtual Herbarium

Common name:

White Cudweed

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Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions ?except Snowfields (BCDEHJKMNPRSTWXZ) also naturalised in WA, SA, NSW, Tas

Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Common on disturbed ground throughout the State¹

Flower description:

Clusters of flowerheads surrounded by woolly white bracts¹

Habit:

Erect annual herb to 50 cm high¹

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

Plants have a generally woolly appearance¹

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Conservation status:

Introduced

References:

¹ Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria