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Guichenotia ledifolia

Guichenotia ledifolia J.Gay
Guichenotia ledifolia
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Guichenotia ledifolia is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family, native to the southwest of Western Australia. It is a densely-branched shrub with hairy new growth, linear to oblong leaves, and pink to mauve flowers arranged in clusters of three to ten.

Description

Guichenotia ledifolia, described by J.Gay in 1821, is a shrub species endemic to Western Australia. It belongs to the Malvaceae family and is characterized by its densely hairy new growth, linear to oblong leaves, and clusters of pink to mauve flowers. The plant is part of the genus Guichenotia and is found in the southwest region of its native range.

Distribution

Western Australia

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