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Flannel Flower (Actinotus helianthi)
Actinotus helianthi known as the Flannel Flower, is a common sight in bushland around Sydney,
Australia.
Despite its appearance, it is not a member of the daisy family but rather a species of flowering
plant of the Apiaceae (formerly Mackinlayaceae) family, the same family as the carrot. Its generic
name, meaning "furnished with rays", is derived from the Greek stem aktin-/ακτιν- "ray" or
"spoke of a wheel" or "sunbeam", while its specific epithet is derived from its resemblance to the
genus Helianthus. An iconic Sydney plant, its floral display has horticultural appeal which has seen
limited use in the home garden and cut flower industry. It grows alongside the related Lesser
Flannel Flower.
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