Scientific Name: Spyridium parvifolium var. molle Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: soft dustymiller
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Rhamnaceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Erect, much branched shrub. Leaves greyish-green covered with soft, velvety hairs.
Height (m): 0.15 – 0.5
Flowers: Salmon pink, 3mm diameter, clustered in heads. Each head surrounded by brown bracts with one or more densely hairy floral leaves. Distinctive honey smell.
Fruit: Capsule
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Plant Communities
Dry Eucalypt ForestHeathRiparian
Habitat Notes
Variety of habitats including riparian, rocky slopes, open woodland and heath.
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