''Ozothamnus × expansifolius'' is a

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of ''

Ozothamnus ''Ozothamnus'' is a genus of plants found in Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. The following is a list of species' names accepted by the Australian Plant Census as at January 2020: *''Ozothamnus adnatus'' - winged everlasting *''Ozotha ...

''. It is a small pine-like plant, it has flowers that are white or reddish-brown, and the fruit

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grows on it. The plant's habitat is on mountain slopes and

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at altitudes of 900-1200m. It can tolerate snowfalls and it can adapt to semi-shaded or sunny places. It is a

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of '' O. ledifolius'' and '' O. hookeri''. The common name of the plant is crowded-leaf everlasting.

External links

Australia National Botanic Gardens
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