Bossiaea linophylla facts for kids
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Bossiaea linophylla is a special kind of plant. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which includes many plants like peas and beans. This plant is a type of shrub. It was first described by a botanist named Robert Brown in 1812.
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All About the Bossiaea Linophylla
What Does This Plant Look Like?
The Bossiaea linophylla is a shrub. It can be quite short, or it can grow taller than two metres. This means it can be anywhere from a small bush to a tall plant. It has pretty yellow and red flowers. You can see these flowers appear between July and December each year.
Where Does the Bossiaea Linophylla Live?
This plant is found only in a specific area. It grows in the southwest part of Western Australia. You can find it in places with lots of rain. These areas are generally south of Bridgetown, Western Australia and east of Albany.
The Bossiaea linophylla likes certain types of soil. It prefers sandy soils found in dunes. It also grows well in coastal limestone areas. Sometimes, it can be found in granitic soil too.
Who Eats Its Fruit?
The fruit of the Bossiaea linophylla is a tasty snack for some animals. A type of parrot called the moyadong enjoys eating them. This parrot is a subspecies of the Western rosella. Its full name is Platycercus icterotis icterotis.
