Wahlenbergia capillaris

Tufted Bluebell at Dunlop, ACT

Wahlenbergia capillaris at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020
Wahlenbergia capillaris at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020
Wahlenbergia capillaris at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020
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Identification history

Wahlenbergia capillaris 4 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Wahlenbergia capillaris 4 May 2020 BettyDonWood
Unidentified 4 May 2020 trevorpreston

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3 comments

BettyDonWood wrote:
   4 May 2020
Possibly Wahlenbergia capillaris. A side on shot of a flower and a photo of at least two leaves including the tips and a bit of stem would help.
trevorpreston wrote:
   4 May 2020
Thank you Betty, I have added a third photo of the stem, but i dont have any more of the flowers, i hope it helps.
Mike wrote:
   4 May 2020
At this time of year you could also find seed capsules which are a good distinguishing feature.

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  • 4 May 2020 11:45 AM Recorded on
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  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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