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Cushion Bush

Calocephalus brownii, syn Leucophyta brownii

Photo by pamsai
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-38.47, 145.18

Field Notes

Description:

A bush growing on rocks or shallow sand on the beach in Phillip Island. The ones I saw were growing up to 3 feet tall and wide, but some were smaller.

Habitat:

growing on rocks at the beach, Native to the Australian coast, cushion bush prefers full sun and grows best in direct salt exposure.

Reference Links:

Leucophyta, PlantFiles: Detailed information on Cushion Bush Calocephalus brownii

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