Wahlenbergia littoricola

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

Wahlenbergia littoricola is a small herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae native to Western Australia. [1]

The erect to ascending perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.3 metres (1.0 ft). It blooms between January and October producing blue flowers.

The species is found in the South West region of Western Australia where it grows in clay-loam soils around conglomerate rocks. [1]

The flowers of the indigenous plant are often used an additive to create a purple-colored paint by artists.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Wahlenbergia littoricola". FloraBase . Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.