Scaevola amblyanthera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scaevola amblyanthera |
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Scaevola
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amblyanthera
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| Occurrence data from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium | |
Scaevola amblyanthera is a small, interesting plant found in warm, sunny parts of Australia. It's a type of shrub, which means it's a woody plant smaller than a tree. This plant usually grows to about 70 centimeters (2.3 feet) tall. It belongs to a plant family called Goodeniaceae.
What Does Scaevola amblyanthera Look Like?
This plant has special leaves that grow directly from the stem. They don't have their own little stalks. The leaves are shaped like an oval or an egg, wider at the top. Their edges often have small teeth, like a saw blade. These leaves are usually between 8 and 30 millimeters long. They are also about 2 to 9 millimeters wide.
Flowers and Fruit
Scaevola amblyanthera produces its flowers on long spikes. These spikes can grow up to 12 centimeters (about 5 inches) long. Near the flowers, you'll find small, leaf-like parts called bracts. The sepals, which are tiny leaf-like structures that protect the flower bud, are about 1 millimeter long. They are joined together at their base.
The main part of the flower is called the corolla. It can be a lovely mauve (a light purple), pale pink, or even white. This corolla is usually between 8 and 16 millimeters long. It feels a bit hairy on the outside. Inside, it has many hairs, making it look like it has a beard! After the flower blooms, it forms a small, egg-shaped fruit. This fruit can be up to 4 millimeters long and is also hairy.
Where Does It Grow?
You can find Scaevola amblyanthera in the tropical and central parts of Australia. This means it likes warm weather and can grow in different environments across these regions.
