Hibbertia fasciculata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hibbertia fasciculata |
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Hibbertia
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fasciculata
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The Hibbertia fasciculata, also known as the Bundled Guinea-flower, is a small, pretty shrub. It is native to south-eastern Australia. This plant usually grows up to 40 cm (about 16 inches) tall. It has narrow leaves that grow in small groups, looking like tiny bundles. These leaves are about 4 to 6 mm long and very thin, only about 0.5 mm wide. You can spot its bright yellow flowers from winter all the way through to early summer.
What is the Bundled Guinea-flower?
The Bundled Guinea-flower is a type of plant that belongs to the Hibbertia family. These plants are known for their lovely yellow flowers, which often have five petals. They are a common sight in many parts of Australia.
Where Does it Grow?
This special shrub loves to grow in open areas like heathlands (areas with low-growing shrubs) and dry forests. You can find Hibbertia fasciculata naturally growing in the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales.
There is also a type of Bundled Guinea-flower that grows in Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. This variety is sometimes called Hibbertia prostrata.
How Was it Named?
Scientists give every plant and animal a special two-part name, like a first and last name. This helps everyone around the world know exactly which plant they are talking about. The Hibbertia fasciculata was first officially described in 1817. This means it was formally identified and given its scientific name by a botanist named Robert Brown. His work was published in a book by another famous botanist, Augustin Pyramus de Candolle.
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A close-up of the bright yellow flowers of Hibbertia fasciculata.
