Heath Milkwort

Comesperma ericinum

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This slender shrub produces purple, lilac pink to white flower clusters at the end of stems from October to January.

Identification

The pink flower clusters with the narrow leaves

Size

Can grow to around 1.5m high

Habitat

Grows chiefly in or on the edge of dry sclerophyll forest, usually on sandstone; Coast and Tableland

Distribution

Eastern Australia in the following states South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Heath Milkwort
Scientific name: Comesperma ericinum DC.
Family: Polygalaceae
Category: Plant Life › Shrubs & Trees
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

pink matchheads
pyramid flower

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