Wahlenbergia graniticola

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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Wahlenbergia
Species:
W. graniticola
Binomial name
Wahlenbergia graniticola

Wahlenbergia graniticola, commonly known as the granite bluebell, is a herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae native to eastern Australia.

The tufted perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.07 to 0.95 metres (0 to 3 ft). It blooms throughout the year producing blue flowers. [3]

The species is found in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. [3]

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References

  1. "Wahlenbergia graniticola". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. Carolin, R.C. (1965) Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on the genus Wahlenbergia in Australia. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(2): 239.
  3. 1 2 "Wahlenbergia graniticola". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 4 August 2017.