Cymbonotus preissianus Steetz

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Cymbonotus preissianus, commonly called Austral bears ear, is an Australian species in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Growth Form and Size

It is a perennial herbaceous plant that lacks stems, and grows up to 30 centimeters across.

Flowering Characteristics

It produces yellow flowers between August and March.

Habitat Preferences

It grows in woodland and sclerophyll forest habitats, most often in disturbed areas, near leaf litter, and along drainage lines.

Type Specimen and Formal Description

The type specimen of this species was collected by Ludwig Preiss, and the species was formally described in 1845 by German botanist Joachim Steetz.