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Scaevola restiacea

Scaevola restiacea Benth.
Scaevola restiacea
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Scaevola restiacea is a shrub in the family Goodeniaceae, native to the southwest of Western Australia. It was described by Benth. in 1868. The plant typically grows between 0.15 and 0.5 metres in height and produces blue-white flowers. Flowering occurs in March or June, or from August to December within its native range. It is commonly found on undulating plains with sandy soils.

Description

Scaevola restiacea is a member of the Goodeniaceae family and is endemic to the southwest region of Western Australia. It is a low-growing shrub that reaches a height of 0.15 to 0.5 metres. The species is characterized by its blue-white flowers, which bloom during specific periods of the year: March or June, and from August to December. It thrives on undulating plains with sandy soils. The species was first described in 1868 by Benth.

Distribution

Western Australia

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