Wahlenbergia capillaris

Tufted Bluebell at Molonglo River Reserve

Wahlenbergia capillaris at Molonglo River Reserve - 17 Feb 2020
Wahlenbergia capillaris at Molonglo River Reserve - 17 Feb 2020
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Wahlenbergia capillaris 24 Feb 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 17 Feb 2020 JaneR

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growing in crack in rocks next Molonglo River

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BettyDonWood wrote:
   18 Feb 2020
It is Wahlenbergia, possibly Wahlenbergia multicaulis. This has a very short tube in relation to the free lobes of the flower, and broad leaves. Though Wahlenbergia capillaris (was W. communis) is the common Wahlenbergia in Canberra. It has free lobes 1-2 times as long as the tube and very narrow leaves.

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  • 17 Feb 2020 03:56 PM Recorded on
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  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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