Little woollybush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little woollybush |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Adenanthos |
| Section: | Adenanthos sect. Adenanthos |
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A. argyreus
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| Adenanthos argyreus Diels
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Adenanthos argyreus, also known as the little woollybush, is a type of shrub that grows upright. It is found only in the southwest part of Western Australia. This plant is special because it's native to this specific area.
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What is the Little Woollybush?
The little woollybush is a compact shrub. It usually grows to about 1.2 meters (or 4 feet) tall. This means it's not a very tall plant.
Its Flowers and Appearance
This shrub has pretty pink-red flowers. It blooms for a long time, from May all the way through February. The flowers add a splash of color to the landscape.
Where Does the Little Woollybush Grow?
You can find the little woollybush in certain parts of Western Australia. It likes to grow in areas with low scrub. These are places where there are many small bushes and plants.
Its Preferred Habitat
The plant is found in the southern Wheatbelt and Goldfields-Esperance regions. It grows well in sandy-clay soils. Sometimes, these soils even have small pieces of gravel in them.
See also
In Spanish: Adenanthos argyreus para niños
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