Tasmanian Christmas Bell
Blandfordia punicea (Labill.) Sweet
Blandfordia punicea is a flowering plant species native to western Tasmania. It is characterized by its tufted perennial growth, linear leaves, and distinctive red, bell-shaped flowers with yellow interiors.
Description
Blandfordia punicea, known as the Tasmanian Christmas Bell, is a member of the Blandfordiaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows in tufts and features linear leaves. The plant produces striking red, bell-shaped flowers that droop and have a yellow interior. It is endemic to western Tasmania and was first described in 1830.
Other common names
Tasmanian Christmas-bellTasmanian Christmas Bell
Distribution
Tasmania
Synonyms
Aletris puniceaBlandfordia backhousiiBlandfordia grandifloraBlandfordia grandiflora var. backhouseiBlandfordia grandiflora var. marginataBlandfordia marginataBlandfordia grandiflora var. backhousiiBlandfordia maculata
