Velleia connata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Velleia connata |
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| Velleia connata | |
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Velleia
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connata
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| Collections data for V. connata from the AVH | |
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Velleia helmsii K.Krause |
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Velleia connata is a cool plant that grows in Australia. It's an annual herb, which means it's a plant that lives for just one year, growing from a seed, flowering, and then dying. This plant stands upright and is part of the Goodeniaceae family. You can find it in all the main states and territories of Australia.
About Velleia connata
This plant is often found growing in sandy areas or on rocky hills. It likes places that are part of what's called the "eremaean province" in Western Australia, which is a dry, desert-like region.
Its Flowers
The flowers of Velleia connata are quite pretty. They can be yellow-brown or even a mix of white and pink. This plant usually blooms for a long time, mainly from February or May all the way through to October.
How it was Discovered
The first time Velleia connata was officially described was in 1854. A famous botanist named Ferdinand von Mueller gave it its scientific name. A botanist is a scientist who studies plants. Since then, the plant's name has stayed the same.
