Silver leaved guinea flower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Silver leaved guinea flower |
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Hibbertia
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argentea
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The Hibbertia argentea, also known as the silver leaved guinea flower, is a type of shrub. It belongs to the Dilleniaceae plant family. This plant grows naturally in Western Australia.
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What Does the Silver Leaved Guinea Flower Look Like?
This shrub grows upright. It can reach a height of about 0.3 to 1.2 meters (about 1 to 4 feet) tall.
When Does It Bloom?
The silver leaved guinea flower shows off its bright yellow flowers between September and December. This is during the spring and early summer in Australia.
Where Does the Silver Leaved Guinea Flower Grow?
This special plant is found in a small area of Western Australia. It lives in the Great Southern region.
Specific Locations
You can find it between towns like Cranbrook in the north and Gnowangerup in the east. It also grows near Albany in the south and west.
What Kind of Soil Does It Like?
The silver leaved guinea flower prefers to grow on granite hills. It also likes rocky areas. It grows well in soils that are a mix of clay and sand, or in rocky loam soils.
