Botanical name

Syncarpha zeyheri

Family

Asteraceae

Common Name

Red Bud Everlasting

Status

Rare

Syncarpha zeyheri
Syncarpha zeyheri
Syncarpha zeyheri
Syncarpha zeyheri
Syncarpha zeyheri

Description

Usually single-stemmed shrublet up to 35cm. Leaves are felt-textured, grey, becoming smaller up the stem; flowers in terminal clusters, white bracts very showy; buds have rosy-coloured pointed bracts.

Very similar to the more common Syncarpha vestita which is taller and found on lower slopes.

Habitat

Rocky flats and slopes at higher altitudes

Flower Date

September to October, especially after fire