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Persoonia tenuifolia

Persoonia tenuifolia R.Br.
Persoonia tenuifolia
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Persoonia tenuifolia, commonly known as fine-leaf geebung, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Queensland. This species features hairy young branchlets, linear leaves, and clusters of yellow flowers. The flowers are arranged in groups of up to eight on a rachis that continues to grow after flowering.

Description

Persoonia tenuifolia is a member of the Proteaceae family and is found in the regions of New South Wales and Queensland. It grows as an erect or low-lying shrub with distinctive linear leaves and yellow flowers. The flowers are grouped in clusters on a rachis that can extend up to 30 mm in length and continues to grow post-flowering. The species was first described in 1830 by R.Br.

Distribution

Global · New South Wales · Queensland

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