Large-flowered goodenia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Large-flowered goodenia |
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| Goodenia grandiflora at Mount Isa | |
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Goodenia
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grandiflora
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The Goodenia grandiflora, often called large-flowered goodenia, pinnate goodenia, or mountain primrose, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Goodeniaceae plant family. This plant is found only in Australia. It grows as an upright, small shrub. It has leaves with jagged edges and colorful flowers. These flowers can be yellow, white, or purplish.
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What the Large-Flowered Goodenia Looks Like
The Large-flowered goodenia is an upright, small shrub. It usually grows up to about 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall. Its leaves and stems feel sticky and have tiny hairs.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves are shaped like an egg or are round. They are about 25 to 50 millimeters (1 to 2 inches) long. They can be up to 60 millimeters (2.4 inches) wide. Each leaf has a stem up to 50 millimeters (2 inches) long. The edges of the leaves are toothed, and their base is heart-shaped.
The flowers grow in clusters up to 250 millimeters (10 inches) long. Each flower has a small stalk up to 50 millimeters (2 inches) long. There are small, leaf-like parts called bracts at the base of the flower stalks.
Petals and Fruit
The sepals, which protect the flower bud, are shaped like a spear. They are up to 6 millimeters (0.24 inches) long. The petals can be yellow, white, or purple. They grow up to 23 millimeters (0.9 inches) long. The lower parts of the flower petals are about 8 to 9 millimeters (0.3 to 0.35 inches) long. They have "wings" about 3 millimeters (0.12 inches) wide.
This plant usually flowers from May to November. After flowering, it produces an oval-shaped fruit. This fruit is a capsule, about 10 to 13 millimeters (0.4 to 0.5 inches) long.
How the Goodenia Got Its Name
The Goodenia grandiflora was first officially described in 1805. This was done by a scientist named John Sims. He wrote about it in a magazine called the Botanical Magazine.
Meaning of the Name
The second part of its scientific name, grandiflora, means "large-flowered." This name perfectly describes its beautiful, big flowers.
Where the Goodenia Grows
This goodenia plant likes to grow in rocky areas. You can find it on hills in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and eastern New South Wales in Australia.
Protecting the Goodenia
The Goodenia grandiflora is looked after differently in various parts of Australia.
Conservation Status
In Western Australia, the government's Department of Parks and Wildlife lists it as "Priority One." This means the plant is found in only a few places. These places might be at risk. However, in the Northern Territory and Queensland, it is listed as being of "least concern." This means there are enough of these plants in those areas for now.
