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Overview
Flannel flower is an Australian plant of coastal heath, scrub and dry woodland, ranging from Queensland into New South Wales. Its form varies between a large herb and a small shrub. Soft white hairs cover the plant, giving its divided grey-green leaves and conspicuous flower surrounds their woolly appearance.
The apparent petals are bracts, white with green tips, surrounding an umbel of small flowers. The botanical garden account describes scattered flowering through the year with a spring peak. It also notes shallow, easily damaged roots and a need for good drainage. Fresh seed and firm cuttings provide means of propagation.
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Heathland and woodland
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- Institutional accountActinotus helianthiResearch access: 2026-10-21
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