Western Australia

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Agonis Flexuosa

Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Myrtales Family Myrtaceae Genus Agonis Description Agonis Flexuosa is a popular ornamental plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It is native to Western Australia and has several common names such as peppermint willow, willow myrtle, and Australian willow. This plant is a small to medium-sized tree that can…
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Wurmbea Punctata

Wurmbea Punctata is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Colchicaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. The plant is commonly known as spotted onion or spotted lily. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Monocots Order Liliales Family Colchicaceae…
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Cymbonotus Preissianus

Description Cymbonotus Preissianus, also known as Drummond’s Drumsticks or Wild Drumsticks, is a unique plant native to Western Australia. This perennial plant belongs to the Apiaceae family and is known for its distinctive appearance and medicinal properties. It grows up to 30cm in height and has a woody, branching stem. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Cephalotus

Description Cephalotus is a genus of carnivorous pitcher plant that is native to Western Australia. Its common name is Albany pitcher plant, and it belongs to the family Cephalotaceae. The plant grows in sandy, acidic soils and is known for its distinctive pitchers that are shaped like a small jug or vase. The pitchers are modified leaves that have evolved…
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Banksia Gardneri

Description Banksia Gardneri is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to Western Australia and is also called Gardner’s Banksia or the Candelabra Banksia. It is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 6 meters in height and 3 meters in width. The bark is rough and grey-brown in color, and the…
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Banksia Blechnifolia

Description Banksia Blechnifolia, also known as the fern-leafed or fishbone Banksia, is a unique plant native to Western Australia. It is a part of the Proteaceae family and is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. The plant is characterized by its long and narrow serrated leaves that resemble the fronds of a fern. These leaves…
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Karrabina Benthamiana

Description Karrabina Benthamiana, commonly known as the Bentham’s Karrabina, is a shrub species that belongs to the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to the southwestern region of Western Australia and can grow up to 1-3 meters in height. The plant produces small yellow flowers that bloom in the winter season. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Eucalyptus Macrocarpa

Description Eucalyptus Macrocarpa, also known as Mottlecah, is a stunning tree native to Western Australia. Its unique and eye-catching flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. This evergreen tree can grow up to 5 meters tall and has a spread of 3 meters. Its leaves are silvery-green and the bark is smooth and grey-white. The flowers…
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Kingia

Description Kingia is a unique plant native to Western Australia. It belongs to the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, which also includes grass trees and blackboys. This plant is named after Philip Parker King, a British explorer who first discovered it in 1820. Kingia is a slow-growing plant that can live up to 600 years, making it a popular choice for landscaping and…
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