Vellereophyton dealbatum

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Common Name:

White Cudweed

Family:

Asteraceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions ?except Snowfields (BCDEHJKMNPRSTWXZ) also naturalised in WA, SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Common on disturbed ground throughout the State 1

Flower Description:

Clusters of flowerheads surrounded by woolly white bracts 1

Habit:

Erect annual herb to 50 cm high 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


Plants have a generally woolly appearance 1

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Links to description of this species:

WA Flora 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