Goodenia forrestii facts for kids

Goodenia forrestii is a type of flowering plant. It is found only in Western Australia. This plant belongs to the Goodeniaceae family. It is a low-growing herb. It has leaves shaped like an oval or a spear, with small teeth along their edges. Its flowers are yellow with a brownish middle and grow in clusters.

What Does Goodenia Forrestii Look Like?

Goodenia forrestii is a herb that grows close to the ground. Its stems can reach up to 50 cm (20 in) long. The plant is covered in fine hairs.

Leaves and Flowers

The leaves are shaped like an oval or a spear. They are narrower at the bottom. Each leaf is about 20–60 mm (0.79–2.36 in) long and 5–20 mm (0.20–0.79 in) wide. They have small teeth along their edges.

The bright yellow flowers grow in long clusters called racemes. These clusters can be up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long. Each flower sits on a small stalk called a pedicel, which is 15–30 mm (0.59–1.18 in) long. Small, leaf-like parts called bracts are found at the base of these stalks.

The green sepals, which protect the flower bud, are about 2.5–3 mm (0.098–0.118 in) long. The main part of the flower, called the corolla, is yellow with a brownish center. It measures 12–15 mm (0.47–0.59 in) long. The lower parts of the corolla have small "wings" that are 2–2.5 mm (0.079–0.098 in) wide.

When Does It Flower and What About Its Fruit?

Goodenia forrestii usually flowers from May to September. After flowering, it produces a round fruit. This fruit is a type of capsule and is about 6 mm (0.24 in) across.

How Was Goodenia Forrestii Named?

The plant Goodenia forrestii was first officially described in 1892. This was done by a botanist named Ferdinand von Mueller. He wrote about it in a science journal called The Victorian Naturalist.

Honoring Sir John Forrest

Mueller described the plant from samples collected by Sir John Forrest. The second part of the plant's name, forrestii, honors Sir John Forrest. This is how many plants get their specific epithet.

Where Does Goodenia Forrestii Grow?

This goodenia plant grows in sandy soil. It is found in areas with scrub and woodland. You can find it in the north-west of Western Australia.

Specific Regions

It grows in several special areas called biogeographic regions. These include the Carnarvon, Gascoyne, and Pilbara regions.

Is Goodenia Forrestii Endangered?

The Government of Western Australia's Department of Parks and Wildlife checks on the health of plants. They have classified Goodenia forrestii as "not threatened." This means it is not currently at risk of disappearing.