Calytrix uncinata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calytrix uncinata |
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Calytrix
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uncinata
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Calytrix uncinata is a special kind of plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It's a shrub that only grows in Western Australia. This means it's endemic to that area, which is like saying it's a native plant found nowhere else in the world!
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Meet Calytrix uncinata
This plant is a small shrub. It usually grows to be about 0.3 to 1.0 metre (1.0 to 3.3 ft) tall. That's roughly the height of a small child or a tall dog.
What Does It Look Like?
The Calytrix uncinata has pretty white flowers. These flowers are shaped like stars. They usually bloom, or open up, between August and November each year.
Where Does It Live?
You can find this plant in the central Mid West region of Western Australia. It likes to grow in sandy clay soils. It often grows on granite or sandstone areas. These places can be rocky hills or flat, rocky spots called breakaways.
How We Know About It
Scientists give plants special names and descriptions. This helps everyone learn about them.
Who Described It?
The Calytrix uncinata was first officially described by a scientist named Lyndley Craven. He did this in 1990. He wrote about it in a science paper. This paper was published in a journal called Australian Systematic Botany.
