Craspedia paludicola (swamp
billybuttons) is a robust herb in the daisy family
that grows in open wet swampy areas or at the
edges of water bodies or courses. In Tasmania,
the species is known from 12 locations
scattered in mostly lowland areas in the eastern
half of the State, and in montane areas in the
Central Highlands. While rarely encountered,
the species can be abundant, but most
occurrences are small. Its distribution and
abundance appear to be regulated by conditions
to maintain or disturbance to create open
recruitment niches, as well as protection of this
palatable species from browsers. The species is
at risk from climatic changes that risk drying of
its preferred wet habitat. It is also at risk from
land clearing.
