Pimelea nivea

Pimelea nivea is a species of small shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is endemic to Tasmania.[1]

Pimelea nivea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Pimelea
Species:
P. nivea
Binomial name
Pimelea nivea
Labill.[1]

Description

The shrub grows from 1.5 to 2 m tall, with width similar to its height. It has dark green leaves and white flowers which grow in clusters.[2]

References

  1. "Pimelea nivea Labill". Atlas of Living Australia. National Research Infrastructure for Australia. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  2. "Plant Diary: Pimelia Nivea". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 September 2000. Retrieved 3 April 2016.


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