Platysace heterophylla var. heterophylla
Slender Platysace
Trailing or tufting perennial herb, many stems often arising together from the base.
Additional information
- FamilyApiaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size20-35 cm x 10 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesThread-like leaves 8-30 mm long, sometimes dark red, occasionally lower leaves 3-5-lobed.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeAugust to January
- Flowers1-5-branched sprays of 3-10 small flowers on a common stalk 1-3 cm long at ends of branches or opposite leaves.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained soil in heathy forest. Semi shade.
- Garden useA short-lived plant which requires fire to stimulate regeneration.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites and uncommon within those sites.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3 Peter Kinchington ©; 2 Ken Harris ©; 4 Marilyn Bull ©
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