Prostanthera conniana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prostanthera conniana |
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Prostanthera
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conniana
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Prostanthera conniana is a type of flowering plant. It grows only in New South Wales, Australia. This plant is a tall, open bush. Its branches are square-shaped. It has long, narrow leaves. Its flowers are white with bright yellow spots inside. These flowers usually grow in small groups.
What it Looks Like
Prostanthera conniana is a tall, open shrub. It usually grows about 1.5 to 3.5 meters (5 to 11.5 feet) high. Its branches have four sides.
Its leaves are narrow and shaped like an egg or a long oval. They are about 16 to 24 millimeters (0.6 to 0.9 inches) long. They are also about 3.5 to 6.5 millimeters (0.1 to 0.3 inches) wide. The leaves grow on a small stalk called a petiole, which is about 1.5 to 3.5 millimeters long. Both sides of the leaves have tiny glands.
The flowers grow in groups of four to eight. The outer parts of the flower, called sepals, are green. Sometimes they have a reddish-brown color. The petals are white and about 11 to 16 millimeters (0.4 to 0.6 inches) long. They might have a light purple color. There are bright yellow markings inside the flower's tube. This plant blooms from November to December.
How it Got its Name
Prostanthera conniana was first officially described in 2015. This was done by a scientist named Trevor C. Wilson and his team. They published their findings in a science journal called Telopea.
The plant's special name, conniana, honors two people. It is named after Barry Conn and his wife, Helen.
Where it Grows
This type of mint bush likes to grow on steep, rocky slopes. You can find it in low, open scrubland or woodlands. It grows in four specific places near the Shoalhaven River. All these spots are located within Bungonia National Park.
