Cryptandra amara

Bitter Cryptandra at Downer, ACT

Cryptandra amara at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021
Cryptandra amara at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Cryptandra amara 16 Aug 2021 Tapirlord
Cryptandra sp. 16 Aug 2021 MPW

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Small Shrub, upright habit, about 30 cm tall, only 1 specimen at this location, semi shaded spot, below Native "cherry" tree, amongst dry leaf litter. Heath / Erica family. Flowers pure white colour. Hillside, well drained. Very small leaves.

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Additional information

  • About 2-5 mm diameter, globular / tubular shape in clusters Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Cryptandra amara Scientific name
  • Bitter Cryptandra Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1187m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Cryptandra amara var. longiflora Cryptandra amara var. amara

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