Malleostemon pedunculatus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Malleostemon |
| Species: | M. pedunculatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Malleostemon pedunculatus | |
Malleostemon pedunculatus is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
The erect or spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.9 to 2 metres (3 to 7 ft). It blooms between August and October producing pink-white flowers.[1]
It is found on sandplains in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia near Shark Bay where it grows in sandy soils.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Malleostemon pedunculatus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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