Sandy Point, Victoria

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Satin Everlasting

Helichrysum leucopsideum


COMMON NAME : Satin Everlasting

BOTANICAL NAME : Helichrysum leucopsideum.

FAMILY : Asteraceae family

PLANT GROUP : Herbs

SIZE : Small <2m

LOCAL NOTES:

Short 10-50 cm in height usually with a single flower head, flowering October-March.

The white outer petals are papery bracts and the yellow centre is the actual flower.

Found on the upper banks of the High Tide track leading from Shallow Inlet carpark toward Shallow Inlet beach in November.

Contributor : HB


LEARN MORE:

LEARN MORE : Species profile for this plant at VicFlora. Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.



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