Taxandria fragrans facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taxandria fragrans |
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Taxandria
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fragrans
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The Taxandria fragrans is a special kind of shrub, which is a woody plant smaller than a tree. It's found only in one specific area: the southwestern part of Western Australia. This means it's endemic there, like a unique treasure of that region!
About the Fragrant Taxandria Shrub
This amazing shrub can grow up to about 2 meters (or 6.5 feet) tall. That's taller than most kids, but still much shorter than a big tree! It's known for its beautiful white flowers that bloom from February to May. Imagine seeing these lovely white blooms in the Australian landscape!
Where the Taxandria Fragrans Lives
The Taxandria fragrans loves wet places. You can often find it growing in areas like:
- Swamps
- Along rivers
- In valleys
- Near the coast
It grows best in certain types of soil. These soils are usually sandy or loamy (a mix of sand, silt, and clay) and often have a lot of peat, which is decayed plant material. These soils are found over a type of rock called laterite. This plant is perfectly adapted to its unique home in the South West region.
How We Learned About This Plant
Scientists called botanists are experts who study plants. Two botanists, John Wheeler and Neville Marchant, were the first to officially describe this plant in 2007. They gave it its scientific name, Taxandria fragrans. They published their findings in a science journal called Nuytsia. This is how new plant species are formally recognized by the scientific community!
