Boronia stricta facts for kids
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Boronia stricta is a special plant found only in the coastal areas of Western Australia. It belongs to the citrus family, called Rutaceae. This plant is a thin shrub with unique leaves and pretty pink flowers. You'll often see its flowers growing alone or in small groups where the leaves meet the stem.
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About the Boronia stricta Plant
Boronia stricta is a slender shrub. It can grow up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) tall. The plant has soft hairs on its stems.
Leaves of the Plant
The leaves of Boronia stricta are interesting. They are called "pinnate," which means they look a bit like a feather. Each leaf has five to nine smaller parts, called leaflets. These leaflets are long and thin, like tiny cylinders. They can be up to 15 mm (0.59 in) long.
Flowers of the Plant
The flowers are a lovely pink color. They grow in groups of one, two, or three. Each flower sits on a small, hairy stalk about 2–5 mm (0.079–0.197 in) long. The flower has four narrow, triangular parts called sepals. These sepals are 3–7 mm (0.12–0.28 in) long and also hairy.
The four main petals are broadly oval-shaped. They are 5–9 mm (0.20–0.35 in) long and bright pink. You might notice a darker line down the middle of each petal. Inside the flower, there are eight stamens, which are about 2 mm (0.079 in) long. The plant usually blooms from September to December.
Naming and Classification
Scientists give every living thing a special name. This helps them organize and study plants and animals.
How Boronia stricta Got Its Name
The plant Boronia stricta was first officially described in 1845. A scientist named Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling gave it its name. He published his description in a book called Plantae Preissianae.
The second part of its name, stricta, comes from a Latin word. It means "straight," "erect," or "rigid." This probably describes how the plant grows.
Where Boronia stricta Lives
Boronia stricta grows in specific places in Western Australia. It likes swampy areas.
Natural Habitat of the Plant
You can find this plant between Margaret River, the Stirling Ranges, and Albany. These areas are part of different natural regions in Western Australia. These regions include the Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, and Warren areas.
Conservation Status
It's important to know if plants are safe or if they need protection.
Is Boronia stricta Endangered?
The Western Australian Government's Department of Parks and Wildlife keeps track of plants. They have classified Boronia stricta as "not threatened." This means the plant is currently safe and there are enough of them in the wild.
