Yam daisy, Native dandelion, Murnong
Microseris scapigera

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An erect herb. It forms tubers. The root tubers are branching. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 15-80 cm high. The flowers are yellow.

Possibly not in Tasmania. The plant in Tasmania is probably Microseris lanceolata.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows on heavy soils and in some Alpine regions. It grows on sandy soils and the edges of salt lakes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Zealand (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Scorzonera lawrencii Hook.f.; and others Confused with Microseris lanceolata;