Darwinia speciosa
| Darwinia speciosa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Darwinia |
| Species: | D. speciosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Darwinia speciosa (Meisn.) Benth.
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| Occurrence data from AVH | |
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[]
- ^ a b c "Darwinia speciosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Categories:
- Darwinia (plant)
- Endemic flora of Western Australia
- Myrtales of Australia
- Rosids of Western Australia
- Plants described in 1865