Kingdom Plantae Family Asteraceae Genus Olearia Rank Species | Order Asterales Tribe Astereae Scientific name Olearia covenyi | |
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Similar Olearia canescens, Olearia astroloba, Olearia megalophylla, Olearia floribunda, Olearia elliptica | ||
Olearia covenyi is an Australian shrub from the daisy family. It grows to three metres tall. The habitat is eucalyptus forest in mountain regions of northern New South Wales. South from Tenterfield to Barrington Tops, including areas near Yarrowitch and Nundle.
The original specimen was collected from Gloucester Tops in January 1967. This plant features glossy dark leaves and appealing flower heads, forming in spring.
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