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Gardening with
Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use Identification & Control
of Common Weeds

Botanical Name:Microseris walteri 
Synonym(s):   Microseris lanceolata  , Microseris sp. 3 
Common Name:Yam Daisy  , Murnong 
Sold As:Tube ($2.00)
Plant
Type(s):
Ground Cover (up to 30 cm), Low Growing Shrub (30 cm to 1 m), Butterfly Attracting, Insect Attracting, Indigenous Plant Use
Indigenous Plant Use:Tuber can be eaten raw or cooked (roasted or fried).CAUTION: Many plants are poisonous if not collected and prepared properly
Growing
Conditions:
Partial Shade
Moist, Well Drained
Size
(HxW):
Prostrate, stems to 50cm, 15-50 cm wide.
Foliage:Tufts of dark-green, shiny, long narrow toothed leaves to 20cm long.
Flowers:Single bright yellow daisy flowerheads to 2-3cm in diameter on a erect stems from July to November, followed by fluffy white heads.
General
Comments:

Small tufted perennial herb with tuberous root.  The Yam daisy differs from the introduced dandelion by its narrow leaves and drooping flower buds. Useful for containers, rockeries or cottage gardens. Regenerates annually from tuberous rootstock.  Needs well drained soils.

Further
Information:
  1. Whitehorse Council 
  2. Yarra Ranges Council 
  3. Gardening Australia (ABC TV) - "Gold Fields" covering this and other plants 
  4. Gardening Australia (ABC TV) @ Facebook 
  5. Wikipedia (free online encyclopedia) 
  6. Growing and transplanting murnong – a cultural and commercial crop 
  7. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (VICFLORA) 


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