Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use
Identification & Control of Common Weeds
| Botanical Name: | Microseris walteri 2 synonyms: Microseris aff. lanceolata , Microseris sp. 3 |
| Common Name: | murnong , yam daisy |
| 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, Popular (home), 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. |
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| Plant Propagation: | See: "Growing and transplanting murnong" above. |
