Annual bluebell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Annual bluebell |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Wahlenbergia
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gracilenta
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The Annual Bluebell, also known by its scientific name Wahlenbergia gracilenta, is a small plant that grows from the ground. It belongs to the Campanulaceae family, which is also known as the bellflower family. This plant is originally from Western Australia.
About the Annual Bluebell
The Annual Bluebell is a type of plant called an "annual herb." This means it completes its whole life cycle, from seed to flower to seed, within one year. It usually grows upright or slightly leaning.
- This plant can reach a height of about 0.05 to 0.4 meters (which is about 2 inches to 1.3 feet) tall.
- It produces pretty white-blue flowers.
- You can see these flowers blooming for a long time, typically from May all the way through December.
Where the Annual Bluebell Grows
This special plant is found in several parts of Western Australia. It likes to grow in different kinds of places.
- You can spot it on hillsides.
- It also grows near granite outcrops, which are large areas of rock sticking out of the ground.
- Sometimes, it can be found in damp, low areas called depressions.
The Annual Bluebell grows well in sandy, loamy, and clay soils. These are different types of dirt that provide the right conditions for the plant to thrive. It is found in regions like the Mid West, Wheatbelt, South West, Great Southern, and Goldfields-Esperance areas of Western Australia.
