Xanthosia tridentata

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Common Name:

Hill Xanthosia

Family:

Apiaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (NPSTWXZ) also WA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Damp, wet forests 1

Flower Description:

Pale green to cream 2

Habit:

Shrub to 30 cm high 2

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


Leaves are triangular with a broad apex that is 3-lobed or toothed. Leaves are paler underneath 1

Images:

Image: Lorraine Norden

Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia MELU

Links to description of this species:

NSW Flora VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.
2 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria