Calytrix truncatifolia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calytrix truncatifolia |
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Calytrix
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truncatifolia
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Calytrix truncatifolia is a special kind of plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It is only found in Western Australia, which means it grows naturally nowhere else in the world!
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About Calytrix truncatifolia
This plant is a type of shrub. It usually grows to be about 0.4 to 1.6 meters (1.3 to 5.2 feet) tall. That's about as tall as a person!
What Does It Look Like?
Calytrix truncatifolia has beautiful flowers. They are pink-purple and shaped like stars. You can usually see these pretty flowers blooming between June and September.
Where Does It Grow?
This unique shrub likes to grow on sand dunes. You can find it scattered across the Mid West and Gascoyne areas of Western Australia. It especially likes to grow in red sandy soils.
How Was It Discovered?
A botanist named Lyndley Craven was the first person to officially study and describe this plant. A botanist is a scientist who studies plants. He wrote about Calytrix truncatifolia in 1987. His work was published in a science journal called Brunonia.
