Ozothamnus turbinatus
Common Name:
Coast Everlasting
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (EKPSTWXZ) also SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Older dunes and calcareous cliffs on the coast. Common north of Tidal River
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Flower Description:
Creamy white
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Habit:
Dense spreading shrub to 2 m high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species is distinguished by distinctly yellow leaf-bases and yellow bracts surrounding the flower heads
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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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