Calytrix leschenaultii   A Starflower Endemic

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This is yet another of those endemic shrubs which we florally impoverished Britons would love to have in our gardens. As can be seen from the LHS photo the bush was literally covered in flowers. Like many Australian plants it is pollinated by both insects and birds.

W.A. Wild Flower Society tour. Quairading Reserve, 12th September 2007

Added on 19th April 2008, updated 15th November 2008, updated 10th March 2010, updated 15th July 2015

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