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Platysace ericoides

Heath Platysace

Apiaceae

Description:

Low shrub to 30cm, in sandy areas, stems rough. Leaves alternate, to 20mm x 2mm, slightly aromatic when crushed. White 3mm flowers in umbels, most of the year.

Special Features:

  • It is considered an attractive small plant suitable for native gardens, particularly in shady areas with dry soils. It is noted for its ability to flower for most of the year.

  • The species is listed as endangered in Victoria, where it is subject to threats from climate change, habitat fragmentation, and browsing by herbivores.

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest, Wet Eucalypt Forest, Rainforest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Sandy

Flower Colour:

White

Platysace ericoides - Heath Platysace

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