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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.

See more on Florabase.

Flower colour

Yellow with white woolly bracts

Flowering months

Most of the year

Leucophyta brownii

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