Family: Asteraceae
 
Genus: Chrysocephalum
Name: Ancient Greek: chryso means golden. cephalus means head
Chrysocephalum means golden head.
 
Chrysocephalum apiculatum: Yellow buttons
Name: Ancient Greek apiculatum means abrupt end. Refers to leaves.
Distribution: all areas of Australia.
Prefers sunny, well drained grassy areas. Very common.
Spreading herb. Spread via suckers. Silver grey leaves. Hairy stalks appear in spring to summer. Up to 50cm.
Flower heads are round, 1cm diameter and in clusters. Golden balls of flowers. Spring summer.
Height: 40/50 cm. Width: 1m
Stalks: hairy straight grey/green
Leaves: hairy soft grey.
Butterflies  love this plant.