Calytrix praecipua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calytrix praecipua |
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Calytrix
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praecipua
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Calytrix praecipua is a special plant that belongs to the myrtle family, called Myrtaceae. It's only found in Western Australia, which means it's endemic to that area.
About Calytrix praecipua
This plant is a small bush, usually growing about 0.3 to 0.7 meters (1 to 2 feet) tall. It has pretty pink-white flowers that look like stars. These flowers usually appear between June and November.
Where it Lives
You can find Calytrix praecipua in Western Australia. It grows in the Mid West and Goldfields-Esperance areas. It likes to grow on rocky hillsides and in thin, sandy soil. This soil is often found over types of rock called laterite or granite.
How it Was Discovered
A scientist named Lyndley Craven first officially described this plant in 1987. He wrote about it in a science journal called Brunonia. The article was titled A taxonomic revision of Calytrix Labill. (Myrtaceae).
