Calytrix birdii
Calytrix birdii is a species of plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae that is endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Calytrix birdii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Calytrix |
| Species: | C. birdii |
| Binomial name | |
| Calytrix birdii (F.Muell.) B.D.Jacks | |
The shrub typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 metres (1 to 2 ft) and can reach as high as 1.2 m (4 ft). It blooms between September and November producing purple star-shaped flowers[1]
Often found on sandplains in the south western Goldfields-Esperance region where it grows in sandy soils.
References
- "Calytrix birdii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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