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Astartea scoparia

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Astartea scoparia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Astartea
Species:
A. scoparia
Binomial name
Astartea scoparia

Astartea scoparia, commonly known as common astartea, is a shrub endemic to Western Australia.[1]

The shrub typically grows to a height of 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) and produces white flowers.

It is found along the coast of the Peel, South West and Great Southern regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Astartea scoparia". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.