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Astartea arbuscula

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Astartea arbuscula
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Astartea
Species:
A. arbuscula
Binomial name
Astartea arbuscula

Astartea arbuscula, commonly known as minute astartea, is a shrub endemic to Western Australia.[1]

Description

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The spreading, single-stemmed shrub typically grows to a height of 0.25 metres (0.8 ft). It blooms between January and March producing white-pink flowers.

Distribution

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It is found along the south coast on flats, plains, seasonal wetlands and valley floors in the Great Southern and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy-clay-peaty soils.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Astartea arbuscula". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.