Euchiton sphaericus

Family Asteraceae

Erect herb to 50 cm, rarely biennial.

Flowers: Small in compact head, at any time of the year.

Fruit: Achene 0.7 mm long with pappus of non-persistent bristles 2 mm long.

Seed: Wind dispersed.

Gallery images: seed, seedling, rootstock, resprout

Ecology

• Disturbed sites and roadside habitats in full sun to partial shade.
• Infrequent at the Australian Botanic Garden.
• Probably killed by fire.