Comesperma ericinum

Heath Milkwort at Geehi, NSW

Comesperma ericinum at Geehi, NSW - 27 Dec 2019
Comesperma ericinum at Geehi, NSW - 27 Dec 2019
Comesperma ericinum at Geehi, NSW - 27 Dec 2019
Comesperma ericinum at Geehi, NSW - 27 Dec 2019
Comesperma ericinum at Geehi, NSW - 27 Dec 2019
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Identification history

Comesperma ericinum 30 Dec 2019 mcosgrove
Unidentified 29 Dec 2019 Jubeyjubes

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2 comments

BettyDonWood wrote:
   30 Dec 2019
This is Comesperma, with flowers that sort of look like peas. At this altitude, I would expect Comesperma retusum, which has flat or slightly keeled leaves. However, unexpectedly, it appears that the leaf edges are curled down, which should make it Comesperma ericinum.
mcosgrove wrote:
   31 Dec 2019
There are preserved specimens from this area (the records are listed in ALA), and the pointed leaf tips indicate that it is Comesperma ericinum.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 27 Dec 2019 11:14 AM Recorded on
  • Jubeyjubes Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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