Velleia lyrata facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Velleia lyrata
Scientific classification
Genus:	Velleia
Species:	lyrata
Occurrence data from AVH

Velleia lyrata is a small, green plant that grows year after year. It is a type of herb, which means it has soft stems, not woody ones like trees. This plant belongs to a family called Goodeniaceae. You can only find Velleia lyrata growing naturally in Australia.

Discovering Velleia lyrata

Where Does Velleia lyrata Live?

Velleia lyrata mostly grows near the big city of Sydney in New South Wales. You can also find it further north, close to the border between New South Wales and Queensland. It likes to grow in wet places, often in sandy soil, where other small plants called heath grow.

How Was This Plant Named?

A famous plant expert named Robert Brown first described Velleia lyrata in 1810. He was the one who gave it its scientific name. Since then, the name has stayed the same.