Federation Flower for South Australia

Thryptomene ericaea (Mat Heath Myrtle)

Centenary Starburst

 

Thryptomene ericaea is unique to South Australia. It occurs on Kangaroo Island and, to a lesser extent, on lower Eyre Peninsular.

Centenary Starburst is a striking, medium sized shrub which grows on Kangaroo Island in mallee eucalypt vegetation.

It grows from 0.5 to 1.2 metres in height. In spring its stems or pink-tinged buds burst into dainty white flowers.

© Botanic Gardens of Adelaide

© Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
photo: Dennis May.

Photos supplied by Trevor Christensen - Botanic Gardens of Adelaide

More information from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens site

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/thryptomene.html

 

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