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Yam daisy | Microseris lanceolata
Microseris lanceolata

Yam daisy

Microseris lanceolata

Microseris lanceolata

Yam daisy

Microseris lanceolata

Microseris lanceolata

Yam daisy

Microseris lanceolata

Description.
A tufted herb reminiscent of a dandelion. Leaves are arranged in a basal rosette and may reach 30 centimetres in length. They frequently have prominent ëteethí on the margins. A single bright yellow flower head is produced, reaching 40 cm in height. As with the dandelion, this is followed by a fluffy crown of wind-dispersed seeds. An unusual feature of this species is the tendency of the flower head to droop when in bud and after pollination (but before seeds are ready). Dies back to a fleshy tuber after seed production.
Propagation.
Seed germinates well without treatment but has a narrow window of viability. Best sown 3-4 months after collection.
Flowering.
Chiefly October and November, but reported in summer and autumn also.
Locations.
Irregularly scattered across the region and never a dominant species. Example populations include Livingstone NP and SCA, Mates Gully TSR and Murraguldrie Flora Reserve.

Based on the flora of the Graham Centre Biodiversity Nursery

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