Wahlenbergia graniticola

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Granite bluebell
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Wahlenbergia
Species:
W. graniticola
Binomial name
Wahlenbergia graniticola

Wahlenbergia graniticola, commonly known as the granite bluebell, is a herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae native to eastern Australia.

The tufted perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.07 to 0.95 metres (0 to 3 ft). It blooms throughout the year producing blue flowers.[3]

The species is found in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Wahlenbergia graniticola". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. ^ Carolin, R.C. (1965) Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on the genus Wahlenbergia in Australia. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(2): 239.
  3. ^ a b "Wahlenbergia graniticola". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 4 August 2017.