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Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting)

Commonly known as Clustered Everlasting, Chrysocephalum semipapposum is a perennial shrub native to Australia. This plant produces terminal flowers heads in clusters, mainly between spring and early summer with silver-grey appearing stems and branches. Click here to view a detailed plant information sheet from Greening Australia on this species. 

If you think that you may have this plant on your property but need some assistance to confirm the ID of your native wildflowers please contact Kath.

 


Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

Casuarina cunninghamiana (River Oak)

The River Oak is an evergreen tree with fine greyish green needle-like foliage that grows to a height of 10–35 m with a spread of about 10 metres. trees are usually found in sunny locations along stream banks and swampy areas. It's widely recognised as an important tree for stabilising riverbanks and for soil erosion prevention accepting wet and dry soils. The foliage is quite palatable to stock.

If you have lots of Casuarina cunninghamiana on your water ways and are are keen to collect seed for your local Landcare nursery please contact Kath.

   


Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

Daviesia mimosoides (Narrow-leaf Bitter Pea)

Daviesia mimosoides is found in forests, woodland, shrubland, heath, and rocky sites. It is a shrub to 2 m tall, rarely a tree to 5 m tall.
 
If you have multiple plants are are willing to collect seed please contact Kath.
 
Click here for further information on Daviesia mimosoides provided by Plants of South Eastern NSW.
 
 

Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

Carex appressa (Tall Sedge)

This is an ornamental tussock grass for damp localities, wetlands, ponds, dams and watercourses. Tolerates seasonal or temporary inundation. Butterfly attracting.

Carex appressa is now seeding but if you are interested in collecting seed, cut seed stalks with scetares and wear gloves as the plant blades are sharp.

Click here for detailed information on Carex appressa provided by the Australian Native Plant Society (Canberra).

  


Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

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