Chamomile Sunray

Rhodanthe anthemoides

''Rhodanthe anthemoides'', commonly known as chamomile sunray, is a perennial species of the daisy family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Australia.
Australian chamomile sunray Rhodanthe anthemoides, commonly known as chamomile sunray, is a small compact native Australian plant with abundant white flowers and dark green foliage growing to between 15 and 30 cm tall. It is found widespread in the eastern parts of this country from Queensland, down through New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Rose-pink buds form during winter and stay dormant, opening in early spring to summer. A central cluster of pale yellow flowers is surrounded by petal-like white, papery bracts. Flowers 10 mm diameter Asteraceae,Asterales,Australia,Chamomile Sunray,Flora,Geotagged,Rhodanthe anthemoides,Winter,botany,chamomile sunray,macro,new south wales,white flower

Appearance

Plants have multiple stems rising from the base which reach up to 40 cm high and spread to 60 cm wide. The leaves are about 10 mm long and 0.5 to 2 mm in width.

A central cluster of pale yellow flowers is surrounded by petal-like white, papery bracts. These appear between September and February in the species' native range. These are followed by small dry achenes that have silky hairs.

Distribution

The species occurs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Although a widespread species on the mainland, in Tasmania it is listed as "rare" under the TSP Act. It is found in mountainous regions growing in sandy soil.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusRhodanthe
SpeciesR. anthemoides
Photographed in
Australia