Microseris lanceolata

Yam daisy

Australian alpine herb with yellow flowers. Several fleshy roots, cylindrical to long-tapered, branching just below ground level. Fruit less than 7mm long. Yellow petals more than 15mm long x 0.5mm wide at base. Yellow head of florets.

  • Cultural Knowledge: Food: roots
  • Height: 0.5m
  • Width: 0.5m
  • Sun: Full sun, semi shade
  • Soil type: Well drained soils
  • Flowering time: Summer