Needle leaved guinea flower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Needle leaved guinea flower |
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Hibbertia
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acerosa
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The Hibbertia acerosa, also known as the needle-leaved guinea flower, is a cool little shrub. It's part of the Dilleniaceae plant family and grows naturally in Western Australia.
Meet the Needle-Leaved Guinea Flower!
This plant is often called the needle-leaved guinea flower because of its unique leaves. It's a small shrub that adds a splash of yellow to the Australian landscape.
What Does It Look Like?
The needle-leaved guinea flower is a low-growing shrub. It can spread out or even climb a bit. This plant usually grows to be about 10 to 60 centimeters (4 to 24 inches) tall.
It's known for its bright yellow flowers. These pretty flowers usually bloom between July and February. Imagine seeing these cheerful yellow blossoms in the Australian summer!
Where Does It Grow?
This special plant is endemic to Western Australia. This means it only grows naturally in this part of the world. You won't find it growing wild anywhere else!
It lives in several regions of Western Australia. These include the Wheatbelt, Peel, South West, and Great Southern areas. You can also find it along the coast in parts of the Mid West and Goldfields-Esperance regions.
The needle-leaved guinea flower likes to grow in sandy or gravelly soils. It often grows near or on top of granite or laterite rocks. These are special types of rock found in its native habitat.
