Eremophila resiliens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eremophila resiliens |
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Eremophila (plant)
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resiliens
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Eremophila sp. 'Nooloo Breakaway' |
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Eremophila resiliens is a special kind of small bush that grows only in Western Australia. It has beautiful deep reddish-purple flowers and leaves that feel soft and woolly. You can find it growing on hillsides and rocky areas close to Lake Carnegie.
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What Does Eremophila resiliens Look Like?
Eremophila resiliens is a small bush, usually growing about 15 to 30 centimeters (6 to 12 inches) tall. It can spread out to be 30 to 75 centimeters (12 to 30 inches) wide. Its branches are grey and covered with long, soft, woolly hairs.
The leaves of this plant are grey and also covered in woolly hairs. They are shaped like a spear or an egg and are about 7 to 20 millimeters (0.3 to 0.8 inches) long and 3 to 7 millimeters (0.1 to 0.3 inches) wide. They grow close together near the ends of the branches.
The flowers are a deep reddish-purple color. Each flower grows by itself where a leaf joins the stem. The flower tube is about 15 to 20 millimeters (0.6 to 0.8 inches) long. It has tiny spots inside and soft hairs on the outside. Inside the flower, there are four stamens, which are the parts that make pollen. This plant usually flowers in August, but it can also bloom at other times if there has been rain.
How Eremophila resiliens Got Its Name
This plant was officially described in 2016 by two scientists, Bevan Buirchell and Andrew Phillip Brown. They wrote about it in a science journal called Nuytsia.
The second part of its scientific name, resiliens, comes from a Latin word. It means "springing back" or "recovering." This name was chosen because the plant is very tough. It can recover and grow back even after long periods of dry weather or drought.
Where Eremophila resiliens Lives
Eremophila resiliens is only found in a small area west of a place called Carnegie in Western Australia. It likes to grow in rocky soil on slopes and hillsides. This specific area is part of the Gascoyne region, which is a special natural area in Australia.
Protecting Eremophila resiliens
The Government of Western Australia's Department of Parks and Wildlife has given Eremophila resiliens a special protection status. It is listed as "Priority One" flora.
This means that the plant is only known to grow in one or a few places. Because it's so rare and its homes could be at risk, it's very important to protect these areas so this unique plant can continue to survive.
