Botanical name

Osmitopsis asteriscoides

Family

Asteraceae

Common Name

Mountain Daisy, Swamp Daisy
Osmitopsis asteriscoides
Osmitopsis asteriscoides
Osmitopsis asteriscoides
Osmitopsis asteriscoides

Description

Aromatic and camphor-scented, sparsely branched shrub with naked cracked bark, up to 2m. Leaves velvety, crowded, lance-shaped; flowers borne on short, side branches in loose clusters, radiate with white rays and a disc of yellow florets.

Dense stands indicate the presence of swamps and seeps.

Habitat

Marshes and seeps on sandstone

Flower Date

August to February