Rosy Heath Myrtle

Euryomyrtus ramosissima

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Small, often semi-prostrate shrub it has linear to narrowly oval-shaped leaves 3-10 mm long by 1-3 mm wide. The small tea tree-like flowers are 5-10 mm in diameter, white to deep pink in colour. Flowering occurs from late winter to early summer

Size

Spreading shrubs to 60 cm high

Habitat

Heath and woodlands from sea level to semi-alpine habitats

Distribution

New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Rosy Heath Myrtle
Scientific name: Euryomyrtus ramosissima (A.Cunn.) Trudgen
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Plant Life › Shrubs & Trees
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Rosy Baeckea

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