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Euchiton gymnocephalas (also known as Euchiton collinus)





Common Name
Creeping Cudweed
Family
Asteraceae
Description
_Perennial or biennial herb, Creeps by producing roots along trailing stems (stoloniferous).
size
Up to 350 mm high
Leaf
Lance-shaped leaves, broader towards the tip form in a basal pattern with distinct mid vein. Length ranges from  40 - 200 mm  and  width from 4-10mm. Light green with sparse hairs on top. Light coloured to white below and hairy.
Flower
 
Flower Season
September to January
Fruit
A single seeded (achene) brown fruit less than 1mm long
Propagation
From seed, stem layering.
Details
Naturally From seed, stem layering.plants in moist well drained soils in sheltered sites. Semi-shade to full shade.
Attracts
None recorded
Conservation Status
Common, not threatened
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 Binginwarri Landcare Group