Yellow daisy.

Please can anyone help to id this shrub.
Found on Norfolk Island.
Thank you.

 

Melanthera has similar seed heads.

 

Thanks Tyrlych.....Melanthera is interesting. Not one I know.

Melanthera biflora even appears as a listed plant for Norfolk Island.

List of vascular plants of Norfolk Island - Wikipedia

However I haven't yet managed to find a good match for the leaves.

 

It kind of reminds me of the plant in this thread:
Yellow-flowered shrub, California native?

I had never heard of Verbesina before -- 200 or more species. DYA.

 

Thanks for your help Eric...you too are correct!

To clear up this mystery I e mailed Norfolk Island Flora and Fauna group.

Their verdict is........."Wollastonia biflora (Mile-a-minute)

First named Verbesina biflora, then Wedelia biflora and Melanthera biflora"

I still feel the leaves on my pics differ but have to accept local knowledge/expertise.


Wollastonia biflora - Google Search

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