Chrysocephalum apiculatum

Common Name:

Common Everlasting

Family:

Asteraceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wimmera, Wannon, Grampians, Midlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Plain, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (CDEHJKMNPRSTWZ) also SA, ?NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Common in grassy and heathy habitats throughout the Prom ¹

Flower Description:

Golden yellow ¹

Habit:

Erect perennial herb to 60 cm ²

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

Distinguished by the golden yellow papery bracts surrounding the florets ¹

Images:

Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia MELU

Links to description of this species:

Flora of Australia NSW Flora VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

¹ Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
² Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria