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Splendid Everlasting

Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Rhodanthe

Species: chlorocephala

Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Annual herb to about 50cm high. Leaves up to 3cm long. Flower heads about 5cm across. Flowers which may be white, cream, pink or yellow form after rain.

Flowering start in August.

Identification

The main flower colour is white. Carpets large areas after rain. Many papery bracts surround small yellow florets in each each flowerhead.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/13239

Created: 19 Apr 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Yalgoo (YAL)

Region Specifics

east of Mullewa, WA growing in sand among acacias

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