Kingdom Plantae Family Mackinlayaceae Rank Species | Order Apiales Genus Actinotus | |
Actinotus bellidioides, sometimes known as Tiny Flannel-flower, is an endemic Australian rosette herb. The species name comes from Bellis, a genus of Asteraceae and Greek oides, meaning "resembles". The name refers to the similarity of the leaves with the Bellis genus.
Description
A. bellidioides is a small rosette herb typically found in button grass moors, and other waterlogged habitats. The leaves are hairy and dark green, sometimes with toothed margins. The entire plant is usually about 3 cm wide,.
References
Actinotus bellidioides Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA