Haemodorum brevicaule
Haemodorum brevicaule F.Muell.
Haemodorum brevicaule is a perennial herb in the Haemodoraceae family, native to the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and produces deep-red to purplish-black flowers from September to December.
Description
This species is part of the Haemodoraceae family, commonly known as the bloodroot family. Haemodorum brevicaule is found in northern Australia, where it typically grows on red clay and basalt soils. The plant reaches a height of 0.025 to 0.3 m and is characterized by its striking deep-red to purplish-black flowers, which bloom between September and December.
Distribution
Northern Territory · Queensland · Western Australia