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Scientific name: Brachyscome basaltica
Common name: Basalt Daisy
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - November
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Forms a spreading clump, prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Brachyscome dentata
Common name: Lobe Seed Daisy
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - December
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Brachyscome diversifolia
Common name: Tall Daisy
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 40cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Brachyscome multifida
Common name: Cut Leaf Daisy
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: Peak September - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Brachyscome multifida 'Break of Day'
Common name: Cut Leaf Daisy
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: Peak September - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Brachyscome multifida 'fine leaf form'
Common name: Cut Leaf Daisy
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: Peak September - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Calocephalus citreus
Common name: Lemon Beauty Heads
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Chrysocephalum apiculatum
Common name: Common Everlasting
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - December
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Dampiera stricta
Common name: Blue Dampiera
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: May - June
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Eutaxia microphylla
Common name: Small Leaf Eutaxia
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: August - October
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 80cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Goodenia blackiana
Common name: Black's Goodenia
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 20cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal
Comments: Dies back to root stock in hot dry weather.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Helichrysum rutidolepis
Common name: Pale Everlasting
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - November
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 20cm
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Helichrysum scorpioides
Common name: Curling Everlasting
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - December
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Hovea heterophylla
Common name: Common Hovea
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: August - October
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 20cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: May die back to root stock over summer.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Hypericium gramineum
Common name: Native St John's Wort
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - January
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 20cm
Maximum spread: 20cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Regular St John's Wort is a declared noxious weed but this species is native, entirely safe for the environment and legal.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Leptorhynchos squamatus
Common name: Scaly Buttons
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - January
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 25cm
Maximum spread: 40cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Leucochrysum albicans
Common name: Hoary Sunray
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: November - March
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 25cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Fragrant flowers and thorny foliage.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Linum marginale
Common name: Native Flax
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - May
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 40cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: The seeds closely resemble sesame seeds, have a similar nutty taste and can be used in the same way. The fibrous stems can also be processed to produce linen fibre in the same way as European Flax or Linum usitatissimum. It will self seed vigorously through your garden...
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Mentha australis
Common name: Native Mint
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - March
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent to permanent
Comments: Best suited for around ponds or in boggy areas.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Microseris lanceolata
Common name: Yam Daisy
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: July - November
Edible parts: Staple food of the south eastern Aborigines, carrot like tubours can be slow baked and taste quite nice.
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Self seeds vigorously, dies back to tubor over summer.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pimelea humilis
Common name: Common Rice Flower
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - January
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 1.5m
Maximum spread: 1.5m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Podolepsis jaceoides
Common name: Fragrant Salt Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - December
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Full sun to light shade.

Preferred aspect: Seasonal
Waterlogging tolerance: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Comments: Dies back to root stock over summer.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Platylobium obtusangulum
Common name: Common Flat Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - December
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Full sun to light shade.

Preferred aspect: Seasonal
Waterlogging tolerance: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Ptilotus spathulatos
Common name: Pussy Tails
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - November
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 20cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Ranunculus lapaceus
Common name: Australian Buttercup
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - December
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal to frequent
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Rhodanthe anthemoides
Common name: Chalomile Sunray
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - May
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Stylidium gramnifolium
Common name: Grass Trigger Plant
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - December
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 30cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Wahlenbergia communis
Common name: Tufted Bluebell
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: Mainly November - May
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Strongly rhizomatous.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Wahlenbergia gracilis
Common name: Australian Bluebell
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - November
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Sprawling habit
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Wahlenbergia luteola
Common name: Yellowish Bluebell
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: Mainly September - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Undersides of the petals have a yellowish brown tinge.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Wahlenbergia stricta
Common name: Tall Bluebell
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: August - January
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 10cm
Maximum spread: 1.5m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Tall more upright growth habit.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Viola betonicifolia
Common name: Tall Bluebell
Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: Mainly September - May
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 10cm
Maximum spread: 10cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      











 
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