Cryptandra amara

Bitter Cryptandra at Garran, ACT

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Identification history

Cryptandra amara 19 Sep 2023 Tapirlord
Cryptandra amara 19 Sep 2023 ruthkerruish

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These plants were planted about 5 years ago, survived the drought years and started to grow slightly after the rainy years and they are about to start another few drought years, so it will be interesting how/if they survive this time round.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • few cms Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower
  • True Shrub(s) planted

Species information

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

    Cryptandra amara var. longiflora Cryptandra amara var. amara

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