https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/asteraceae/cassinia/aculeata/rss/asteraceae/cassinia/aculeataA wildflower is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. Use this database to help you find and identify Australia's abundant Wildflowers.en-auCopyright 2001 - 2026 I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd1440https://cdn.exploroz.com/exploroz/images/logo.pnghttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/asteraceae/cassinia/aculeata/rss/asteraceae/cassinia/aculeatahttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/831+common-cassinia-or-dogwoodhttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/831+common-cassinia-or-dogwood<a href="https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/831+common-cassinia-or-dogwood"><img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/GalleryTag_W831__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> This bushy understorey shrub is common in dry forests, particularly in disturbed areas. The narrow leaves are dark green on top and pale below and have a slightly scaly texture, and may cause skin irritation. The small whitish flower heads are crowded into a very slightly convex flower head at the end of branches.<br /> Family: Asteraceae &nbsp; Genus: Cassinia &nbsp; Species: aculeata &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: White<br />Member - John and ValSat, 14 Feb 2015 06:05:00 GMT