Allocasuarina microstachya facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allocasuarina microstachya |
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Allocasuarina
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microstachya
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Allocasuarina microstachya is a type of shrub that belongs to the Allocasuarina plant group. It grows naturally in a few specific areas of Western Australia. These areas include the Mid West, South West, Wheatbelt, and Goldfields-Esperance regions.
About Allocasuarina microstachya
This plant is a shrub that can grow from about 0.1 to 1 metre (0.3 to 3.3 ft) tall. It has a complex, tangled look.
Flowers and Growing Conditions
Allocasuarina microstachya produces flowers that are yellow, red, or brown. You can see these flowers from August to January. This shrub prefers to grow in sandy and gravelly soils that are rich in laterite.
Separate Male and Female Plants
Interestingly, this plant is dioecious. This means that individual plants are either male or female. The male plants produce pollen, and the female plants produce seeds. They need both types of plants to reproduce.
