Westringia lucida
Shining Westringia
Shining Westringia
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Overview:
Westringia lucida, also known as shining westringia, is a species of plant in the mint family that is endemic to Australia
Common name: Shining Westringia
Conservation status: ...
Etymology:
Flowers
The flowers appear in early summer
They are white with small orange-red dots
Fruit:
Leaves:
The oval leaves are about 8–14 mm long and 5–8 mm wide, appearing in whorls of three
Stem & branches:
Roots:
Habit:
The species grows as a dense shrub to 0.5 m in height
Habitat:
Rocky areas with snow gum woodland or alpine heath
Distribution:
The species is found in the Australian Alps IBRA bioregion in south-eastern New South Wales and north-eastern Victoria
From Kosciuszko National Park to the vicinity of Mount Bogong
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