Micromyrtus sulphurea
Micromyrtus sulphurea is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Micromyrtus sulphurea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Micromyrtus |
| Species: | M. sulphurea |
| Binomial name | |
| Micromyrtus sulphurea | |
The stunted and spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.15 to 0.4 metres (0.5 to 1.3 ft). It blooms between July and November producing yellow flowers.
It is found on breakaways and among rocky outcrops in the Mid West region of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils over laterite or granite.[1]
References
- "Micromyrtus sulphurea". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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