Helichrysum leucopsideum
Common Name:
Satin Everlasting
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Gippsland Highlands (ABCDEFGHJKMNPRSTVWYZ) also WA, SA, NSW, ACT, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Coast Banksia woodland
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Flower Description:
Papery bracts are white, sometimes tinged pink. Florets brown
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Habit:
Erect perennial herb 15-50 cm high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has white papery bracts with a yellow centre
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria