''Actinotus bellidioides'', sometimes known as tiny flannel-flower,
is an
endemic Australia
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rosette herb
In general use, herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables and other plants consumed for macronutrients, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal ...
. The species name comes from ''
Bellis
''Bellis'' () is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
The group is native to Europe, the Mediterranean and northern Africa. One species has been introduced into North America and others into other parts of the world. The genus ...
'', a genus of
Asteraceae and Greek ''oides'', meaning "resembles". The name refers to the similarity of the leaves with the genus ''Bellis''.
Description
''Actinotus bellidioides'' is a small rosette herb typically found in
button grass moors, and other waterlogged habitats. The leaves are hairy and dark green, sometimes with toothed margins. The entire plant is usually about wide.
References
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bellidioides
Taxa named by George Bentham