Cryptandra amara

Bitter Cryptandra at Garran, ACT

Cryptandra amara at Garran, ACT - 19 Sep 2023
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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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Location information

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 19 Sep 2023 04:39 PM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

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
  • Up to 1187m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Cryptandra amara var. longiflora Cryptandra amara var. amara

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