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Persoonia silvatica

Persoonia silvatica L.A.S.Johnson
Persoonia silvatica
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Persoonia silvatica, a member of the Proteaceae family, is native to south-eastern Australia and occurs in forest habitats along the border between New South Wales and Victoria. It is a shrub or tree with lance-shaped leaves and small clusters of yellow flowers with white centres.

Description

Persoonia silvatica, described by L.A.S. Johnson in 1957, is part of the genus Persoonia and belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is found in New South Wales and Victoria, where it typically grows in forested areas. The species is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and small groups of yellow flowers with white centres. It is commonly known as the forest geebung.

Distribution

Global · New South Wales · Victoria

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