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Dampiera wellsiana

Dampiera wellsiana F.Muell.
Dampiera wellsiana
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Dampiera wellsiana is a herb in the family Goodeniaceae, native to Western Australia. It is one of around 70 species in the genus Dampiera and was first described by Ferdinand von Mueller in 1876. This plant is characterized by its small blue petals and is adapted to arid environments. It is a non-threatened, stoloniferous species.

Description

Dampiera wellsiana belongs to the Goodeniaceae family and is found in the arid regions of Western Australia. It is a non-threatened plant species that spreads via stolons and is distinguished by its small blue flowers. The species was first documented by Ferdinand von Mueller in 1876. As part of the genus Dampiera, it is one of approximately 70 species within this group. Its ecological adaptation to dry climates is a notable feature of its distribution and growth patterns.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Dampiera eriocephala var. concolorDampiera humilis

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