Arctotheca calendula

Common Name:

Cape Weed

Family:

Asteraceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions except Gippsland Highlands, Snowfields, all States
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Widespread weed of disturbed sites, often on poorer soils ¹

Flower Description:

Yellow above, green or purplish below ¹

Habit:

Prostrate annual herb to 30 cm ¹

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

Leaves are pinnatisect, inner disc florets are black ¹

Images:

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Links to description of this species:

NSW Flora VicFlora

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