Brachyscome angustifolia

Brachyscome angustifolia
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Brachyscome
Species: B. angustifolia
Binomial name
Brachyscome angustifolia
A. Cunn. ex DC.
Synonyms

Brachyscome linearifolia Hook.f.[1]

Brachyscome angustifolia (commonly known as the Stiff Daisy or Grassland Daisy) is a pink or light purple species of daisy located in Australia, with a few in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Distribution and habitat

Most species of Brachyscome angustifolia are found in Australia, but there are a few species in New Zealand, and two in Papua New Guinea. It grows in sunny areas with moist soil or a light shade, and is found in a wide variety of landscapes.[2]

Description

Brachyscome angustifolia is a species of daisy. The flower is a perennial plant, meaning that it stays alive for two years. It can reach 300 millimetres (12 in) in height. The linear pedals are pink or mauve, and can be 50 millimetres (2.0 in) long. The flower head is 15–20 millimetres (0.59–0.79 in) in diameter, and supported by thin stalks that have no leaves.[2]

References

  1. "Species details". catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Brachyscome angustifolia". anpsa.org.au. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
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