About Minuria leptophylla DC.
Minuria leptophylla, commonly known as Minnie daisy, is a spreading decumbent herb that occasionally grows upright to a height of 30 cm (12 in). It usually branches from its base. Its stems are sparsely covered in tiny hairs, and become smooth over time. The leaves of this species are linear in shape, 5–20 mm (0.20–0.79 in) long, and 0.5–1 mm (0.020–0.039 in) wide. Leaves range from having occasional hairs to being completely smooth, with smooth margins and a sharp apex. Single flower heads grow at the tips of branches. Inner bracts are narrowly egg-shaped, 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) long, 1–1.5 mm (0.039–0.059 in) wide, with a rounded, fringed apex; outer bracts are narrower and also fringed. The flowers are white to pale mauve, with petals 4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in) long. Flowering occurs between June and October. The fruit is single-seeded, dry, egg-shaped, and 0.5–1.2 mm (0.020–0.047 in) long. This species grows in all mainland states of Australia, found on loam or light clay soils in woodland, forest, and shrubland habitats.
