Coastal Daisy-Bush

Olearia axillaris

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

An erect shrubby herb with many branches, densely covered with small leaves, and has a silvery green appearance. The leaves are small and plentiful, in whorled arrangement at the stem, and covered in fine white hairs which contribute to the silvery colour of the shrub.

It was one of the first Australian edible plants to be recognised as such by Europeans

Size

Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m meters tall

Habitat

It is found in the vegetation claiming sand dunes, and also appears on limestone and rocky slopes along the coastline.

Distribution

The Coastal Daisy Bush occurs in the coastal regions of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)
  1. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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