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Podolepis capillaris

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Photo: Annabel Carle, CC0
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)

About

Podelepis capillaris, the wiry podolepis, is a hardy small herb endemic to inland and central Australia, it produces a thin stem and a white flower with purple strips underneath each petal.

Where it grows

Podelepis capillaris is a very hardy plant and suitable for dry and hot conditions. It grows most often in deep inland sands or shallow soils on hill lines, with tolerance for saline conditions. This means that it is well suited to interior of Australia extending its distribution through many states within Australia from North western Victoria, throughout central west New South Wales, South Australia, WA and Northern Territory.

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