Calytrix paucicostata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calytrix paucicostata |
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Calytrix
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paucicostata
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Calytrix paucicostata is a special kind of plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It's only found in one place: Western Australia. This means it's endemic there, like a unique treasure of that region!
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What is Calytrix paucicostata?
What Does It Look Like?
This plant is a small shrub, usually growing about 0.5 to 1 metre (2 to 3 ft) tall. When it blooms, usually in September and October, it shows off beautiful yellow-pink flowers shaped like stars. Imagine a bush covered in tiny, starry blossoms!
Where Does It Grow?
Calytrix paucicostata likes to grow on sand dunes. You can find it in a small area along the west coast of Western Australia, especially near a town called Northampton. It thrives in sandy soils, which are common in coastal areas in the Mid West region.
How Was It Discovered?
A botanist (a scientist who studies plants) named Lyndley Craven was the first person to officially describe this plant. He did this in 1987 in an article called A taxonomic revision of Calytrix Labill. (Myrtaceae). This article was published in a science journal named Brunonia.
