Tufted daisy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tufted daisy |
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Brachyscome
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B. scapigera
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| Brachyscome scapigera (Sieber ex Spreng.) DC.
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Senecio scapiger |
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The tufted daisy (Brachyscome scapigera) is a small plant that grows year after year. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes many types of daisies and sunflowers. This plant is native to south-eastern Australia.
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What Does the Tufted Daisy Look Like?
The tufted daisy grows straight up, reaching about 40 centimeters (about 16 inches) tall. Its leaves grow from the bottom of the plant. They are long and narrow, up to 19 centimeters (about 7.5 inches) long and 1.5 centimeters (about 0.6 inches) wide.
Flowers of the Tufted Daisy
The plant produces single flowers that are about 12 millimeters (about 0.5 inches) across. Each flower has a bright yellow center. The petals, called ray florets, can be white or a soft purple (mauve) color. You can usually see these flowers blooming between November and March in Australia.
Where Does the Tufted Daisy Grow?
The tufted daisy likes wet, swampy areas. It often grows in forests in several parts of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Victoria.
Tufted Daisy's Mountain Home
In Victoria, this daisy is found in higher places, usually above 600 meters (about 2,000 feet) in altitude. It often grows near a type of tree called the Snow Gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora).
Images for kids
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A tufted daisy in bloom.
