Darwinia speciosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Darwinia speciosa |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Darwinia |
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D. speciosa
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| Darwinia speciosa (Meisn.) Benth.
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Darwinia speciosa is a unique plant from the myrtle family. It is found only in Western Australia, which means it is endemic to that area.
What is Darwinia speciosa?
This plant is a type of shrub. It can either spread out low to the ground or grow upright. It usually reaches a height of about 0.1 to 0.3 meters (which is about 4 inches to 1 foot).
Flowers and Blooming Season
Darwinia speciosa produces beautiful red-brown flowers. You can see these flowers blooming for a long period, typically from May all the way through November.
Where Does it Grow?
This plant is often found in the north-west part of the Wheatbelt region in Western Australia. It likes to grow in sandy soils, especially in areas called sandplains.
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