Olearia revoluta facts for kids

Olearia revoluta is a special kind of plant that belongs to the sunflower family, called Asteraceae. It's a type of daisy-bush! This plant is found only in Western Australia, which means it's endemic there. Think of it as a unique Aussie plant that you won't find growing naturally anywhere else in the world!

Meet the Olearia revoluta Plant

This plant is a type of shrub. It grows upright and has a rounded shape, like a small bush. Olearia revoluta can reach a height of about 0.5 to 1.2 meters (that's about 1.5 to 4 feet tall).

When it blooms, its flowers are white. You can usually see these pretty white flowers between May and November.

Where Does Olearia revoluta Grow?

This unique plant likes to grow in sandy soil, especially where there's sand over sandstone. It's often found on wide, flat areas called sandplains. You can spot Olearia revoluta near the city of Geraldton and also further south, past Esperance, all within Western Australia.

How Was This Plant Named?

The scientific name Olearia revoluta was first officially described by a botanist named George Bentham. He wrote about it in a book called Flora Australiensis in 1867.

Sometimes, people mistakenly use the name Olearia revoluta for another similar plant called Olearia ramulosa. But they are actually two different species!

Who Visits This Plant?

The seeds of the Olearia revoluta plant are a tasty snack for a certain type of bird. A subspecies of the western rosella, known as Platycercus icterotis icterotis, loves to harvest and eat these seeds. It's a great example of how plants and animals depend on each other in nature!