Styphelia nesophila

Sharp Beard-heath at Paddys River, ACT

Styphelia nesophila at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Oct 2021
Styphelia nesophila at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Oct 2021
Styphelia nesophila at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Styphelia nesophila 9 Oct 2021 Tapirlord
Styphelia nesophila 9 Oct 2021 HarveyPerkins

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Several plants in 3 groupings. Low, prostrate habitat within and beneath the grass layer. Flowers were attracting a wide range of insects.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 6 Oct 2021 01:11 PM Recorded on
  • HarveyPerkins Recorded by

Additional information

  • Length of tubular flower ~6 mm, width of frilled corolla ~5 mm. Flower dimension
  • Less than 10cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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