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Albany synaphea
Scientific classification
Genus:
Synaphea
Species:
polymorpha

Synaphea polymorpha, often called Albany synaphea, is a type of small shrub. It belongs to the flowering plant family called Proteaceae. This plant grows only in Western Australia. The Noongar people, who are the traditional owners of the land, know this plant as bindak.

About the Albany Synaphea

This shrub can look thin and tall, or more rounded. It usually grows to be between 0.15 and 0.7 meters (about 6 inches to 2.3 feet) high.

Flowers and Blooming Time

The Albany synaphea produces bright yellow flowers. These flowers typically bloom during the months of August, September, October, and November.

Where it Grows

You can find this plant in woodlands. It likes to grow on hillsides, in low-lying areas, and sometimes even in swamps. It prefers sandy or clay-sand soils that contain laterite. This special plant lives in the Great Southern region of Western Australia.

How it Was Discovered

The plant was first officially described by a botanist named Robert Brown. He wrote about it in 1810. His description appeared in a scientific journal called Transactions of the Linnean Society of London.

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