Epacris reclinata facts for kids
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Epacris reclinata is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This family is often called the "heath family." You can find this plant growing naturally in New South Wales, Australia. It has a cool common name: fuchsia heath. It shares this name with a plant that looks very similar, called Epacris longiflora.
What Does Fuchsia Heath Look Like?
This special plant can grow up to about 60 centimeters (or 24 inches) tall. That's about the height of a small dog! It produces lovely flowers that are usually pink or red. These flowers are long and shaped like tubes. You can see them blooming between June and December in its home country.
Where Does Fuchsia Heath Grow?
Epacris reclinata is native to New South Wales in Australia. This means it grows there naturally and has been part of the environment for a very long time. It thrives in specific areas within this region.
How Was This Plant Discovered?
Scientists officially described Epacris reclinata in 1868. This description was published in a big book called Flora Australiensis by George Bentham. The plant samples used for this description were collected by a botanist named Allan Cunningham. He found them in the beautiful Blue Mountains area.
