Esperance wax facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Esperance wax |
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Chamelaucium
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axillare
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The Chamaelaucium axillare, often called the Esperance waxflower, is a special type of plant that grows only in Western Australia. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family, which also includes eucalyptus trees.
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What is the Esperance Waxflower?
The Esperance waxflower is a shrub that stands upright. It usually grows to be about 0.2 to 2 metres (1 to 7 ft) tall. This plant shows off its beautiful white, pink, and red flowers between September and December each year.
Growing and Using This Plant
People often grow the Esperance waxflower in their gardens because it's very pretty. It's known as an ornamental shrub, which means it's grown for its looks. Its leaves stay green all year round and have a lovely smell. Before the flowers open, you can see small red buds, which then turn into tiny white flowers.
This plant can also be used to create a light screen in a garden, acting like a gentle fence or divider. Its lovely flowers are also popular for cut flowers, meaning they are picked and used in bouquets or decorations inside homes.
Where Does It Grow?
You can find the Esperance waxflower along the southern coast of Western Australia. It grows in different spots across the Goldfields-Esperance region. This plant prefers to grow in sandy soils.
Who Discovered the Esperance Waxflower?
The Esperance waxflower was first officially described by a famous botanist named George Bentham. He wrote about it in 1867. Another botanist, Ferdinand von Mueller, also studied this plant in 1882.
