Cotula australis
Common Cotula
Weakly erect annual or short-lived perennial herb, rooting at nodes. Leaves and stems covered with long soft hairs.
Additional information
- FamilyAsteraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- SizeProstrate-10 cm x 1 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesEgg-shaped to lance-shaped leaves broader towards tip, divided 1-2 times, 1-4 cm x 7-10 mm
- Flower colourWhite and yellow-green
- Flowering timeJuly to November
- FlowersUsually single terminal and axillary button flowerheads to 9 mm across, on slender erect stalks above leaves.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soil in grassy forests. Semi shade to dappled shade.
- Garden useProvide a groundcover in moist shady areas. May invade moist lawns.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions. Limited natural distribution within the Shire but may occur more commonly in lawns.
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Photographer/s: 1 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 2, 4 Helen Moss ©; 3 James Booth, NatureShare ©
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