Calytrix glutinosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calytrix glutinosa |
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Calytrix
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glutinosa
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Calytrix glutinosa is a special plant that belongs to the Myrtaceae family, also known as the myrtle family. This plant is endemic to Western Australia, which means it grows naturally only in that part of the world.
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What is Calytrix glutinosa?
This plant is a type of shrub. It usually grows to be about 0.2 to 1 meter tall (that's about 8 inches to 3 feet).
Its Beautiful Flowers
Calytrix glutinosa has pretty star-shaped flowers. These flowers can be white, pink, or even purple. You can usually see them blooming between August and December.
Where Does Calytrix glutinosa Live?
This shrub is found in Western Australia. It likes to grow on hillsides and among large granite rocks.
Its Home in Western Australia
You can find Calytrix glutinosa in different parts of Western Australia. These areas include the Mid West and Wheatbelt regions. It also grows in the Swan Coastal Plain.
It can grow in different types of soil. It likes sandy or clay soils. Often, these soils are found over granite, laterite (a type of reddish soil), or sandstone.
Who Discovered This Plant?
A botanist named John Lindley was the first person to officially describe Calytrix glutinosa. He did this in 1839.
How It Was Described
John Lindley wrote about this plant in his book called A Sketch of the Vegetation of the Swan River Colony. Later, in 1843, another botanist named Johannes Conrad Schauer gave it a slightly different name, Calycothrix glutinosa. But today, the name Calytrix glutinosa is the one we use.
