Micromyrtus minutiflora
Micromyrtus minutiflora is a spreading shrub in the myrtle family, only found on alluvial soils in open forest in the western districts of Sydney.[1] It may grow to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall, featuring tiny leaves. Flowering occurs in the warmer months. A rare plant, listed in New South Wales as endangered by extinction.[2] Threats to its existence include urban expansion, habitat loss, weed invasion, human recreation and the dumping of rubbish.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Micromyrtus |
| Species: | M. minutiflora |
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References
- Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 60
- "Micromyrtus minutiflora, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online". Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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