Leucophyta brownii
Scientific name
Leucophyta brownii
Common name
Cushion bush
Plant description
The name comes from the Greek leucos (white) and phyto (plant). A small dense plant to 60cm tall, which is covered in woolly white hairs as an adaption to harsh foredune conditions. The tiny fruits have feathery hairs to assist in wind dispersal.
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Flower colour
Yellow with white woolly bracts
Flowering months
Most of the year