Australian Native Plant

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Melaleuca Bracteata

Description Melaleuca Bracteata, commonly known as Black Tea Tree, is an Australian native plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family. This evergreen shrub grows up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with a compact and bushy habit. It has thin, dark green leaves that are 1-2 inches long and 0.1-0.2 inches wide. The plant produces small, white flowers that…
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Petrophile Biloba

Description Petrophile Biloba is a beautiful Australian native plant that belongs to the family Proteaceae. It is commonly known as “Featherheads” and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The plant has a woody structure and produces attractive flowers that bloom in winter and spring. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Proteales Family Proteaceae Genus…
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Olearia Moschata

Description Olearia Moschata, also known as the Musk Daisy Bush, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to Australia. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and can grow up to 2 meters in height. The plant is characterized by its grey-green leaves and daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It produces a sweet musky scent, which is where the…
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Phyllota Phylicoides

Description Phyllota Phylicoides, commonly known as the Heath-leaved Phyllota, is a native Australian plant that belongs to the family Ericaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in height. This plant is known for its delicate, heath-like leaves and small, white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The Heath-leaved…
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Westringia Eremicola

Description Westringia eremicola, also known as the Sandpaper Westringia, is a flowering plant native to Australia. This evergreen shrub belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is characterized by its narrow, grey-green leaves and small, white or pale lilac flowers that bloom in clusters. It is a hardy plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and 2…
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Leucochrysum

Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Leucochrysum Description Leucochrysum is an Australian native plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is also known as Helichrysum or Strawflower due to its papery flowers that retain their shape and color when dried. Leucochrysum plants can grow up to 60 cm tall…
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Crowea Saligna

Description Crowea Saligna, also known as the waxflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to Australia. It is a small shrub that can grow up to 1 meter tall and 1 meter wide. The plant is known for its beautiful pink or white flowers that bloom from late winter to early summer. The flowers are…
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Babingtonia

Description Babingtonia, also known as the Baeckea genus, is a plant species that belongs to the myrtle family. This Australian native plant is commonly found in shrublands, heathlands, and woodlands. It is usually a small to medium-sized plant with small leaves and delicate flowers. Babingtonia is known for its attractive appearance, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscaping.…
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Conospermum

Description Conospermum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Proteaceae family. These plants are native to Australia and are commonly known as “smokebushes” due to the smoke-like appearance of their flowers. Conospermum is a small genus with only around 35 species, and they range in size from small shrubs to larger trees. Many species of Conospermum have…
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Boronia Algida

Description Boronia Algida is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern coast of Australia. It belongs to the citrus family (Rutaceae) and is commonly known as Snow Boronia or Alpine Boronia. This plant produces beautiful pink flowers that bloom from late winter to early summer. The flowers are highly fragrant, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. Taxonomic…
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