Darwinia speciosa

Darwinia speciosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Myrtales
Family:Myrtaceae
Genus:Darwinia
Species: D. speciosa
Binomial name
Darwinia speciosa

Darwinia speciosa is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is endemic to Western Australia.[1]

The sprawling prostrate or erect shrub typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.3 metres (0.33 to 0.98 ft). It blooms between May and November producing red-brown flowers.[1]

Often found on sandplains in the north west Wheatbelt region of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Darwinia speciosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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