Daisy-leaved Goodenia

Description:

Goodenia bellidifolia ssp. argentea, commonly known as "daisy-leaved goodenia", is a member of the family Goodeniaceae, and is a native Australian species that's endemic to this area. It is also the only subspecies of G. bellidifolia in southeast Queensland. It is a small herbaceous plant, with a single erect flower stem 30-40 cm high. The erect leaves are thick, hairless, glossy and sometimes toothed, 5-10 cm long. They form a basal rosette from which the flower stem rises. The flowers are yellow, stalkless and occur singly or in small clumps on the upper part of the stalk. Usually flowers from November to February. PS: The name of this national park is Girraween, which means "place of flowers".

Habitat:

Spotted along a fire trail, approaching the Peak Trail in Girraween National Park. Dry sclerophyll forest with sandy granite soils, substantial undergrowth and accumulated leaf litter, and foliage much greener and lush since the drought has broken. Exposed to full-sun along this section of track, although there were some areas that were still damp and muddy from recent rain. Here's some park info - http://www.rymich.com/girraween/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girraween_...

Notes:

There are four species of Goodenia that I can find documented in Girraween National Park.... G. hederacea ssp. hederacea (forest goodenia, ivy goodenia, ivy-leaved goodenia), G. bellidifolia ssp. argentea (daisy goodenia), G. macbarronii (narrow goodenia, swamp goodenia), and G. glabra (smooth goodenia). PS: The Goodeniaceae family contains 11 genera and approximately 400 species, almost all of which are confined to Australia and New Guinea.