Richea dracophylla, commonly known as dragon heath or pineapple candleheath, is an endemic shrub of Tasmania, Australia. It is widespread across the south-eastern regions of Tasmania, particularly in montane and subalpine environments. The species is names for its striking, spirally arranged leaves which resemble the scales of a dragon, and its dense candle-like floral spikes.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dragon Heath being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Dracophyllum menziesii
- Dracophyllum verticillatum
- Dracophyllum strictum
- Dracophyllum townsonii
- Dracophyllum secundum
- Dracophyllum ramosum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ericales
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Richea
- Species
- Richea dracophylla
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