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Euryomyrtus inflata

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Euryomyrtus inflata

Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Euryomyrtus
Species:
E. inflata
Binomial name
Euryomyrtus inflata

Euryomyrtus inflata is a shrub endemic to Western Australia.[1]

The shrub typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.7 metres (1.0 to 2.3 ft) and has dull green leaves. It blooms between June and July producing white-pink flowers followed by erect fruits.

It is found on flat plains in the Mid West region of Western Australia between Sandstone, Meekatharra and Wiluna where it grows in deep red sandy soils.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Euryomyrtus inflata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.