Arctotheca calendula
Common Name:
Cape Weed
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Gippsland Highlands, Snowfields, all States
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Widespread weed of disturbed sites, often on poorer soils
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Flower Description:
Yellow above, green or purplish below
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Habit:
Prostrate annual herb to 30 cm
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Leaves are pinnatisect, inner disc florets are black
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Conservation status:
Introduced
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria