Actinotus laxus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Actinotus laxus |
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| A. laxus (photo K.R.Thiele) | |
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Actinotus
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laxus
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Actinotus laxus is a small plant. It belongs to the Apiaceae family. This plant is only found in the southwest coastal areas of Western Australia.
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About Actinotus laxus
This plant is a type of perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It can grow up to 0.4 meters (about 1.3 feet) tall. Actinotus laxus can grow in two ways. It might spread out along the ground. Or it can grow straight up as a thin plant.
Flowers and Appearance
The branches that hold the flowers are long and thin. The groups of flowers, called inflorescences, are very tiny. Actinotus laxus has white or cream-colored flowers. You can usually see these flowers in December. They also bloom from January to March.
Where Actinotus laxus Lives
This plant likes to grow in certain types of soil. You can find it in sandy, peaty, or clayey soils. It usually grows in swamps that always have fresh water.
How Actinotus laxus Was Named
The plant Actinotus laxus was first officially described in 1999. A scientist named Gregory John Keighery gave it its name.
