Lesser Bottlebrush

Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Callistemon
Species: phoeniceus
Main Flower Colour: Red

Description

One of only two 'true' bottlebrushes in WA.

Tall to small tree or shrub, 1-6 m high. Fl. red, Sep to Dec or Jan. Sandy soils, laterite. Often along watercourses.

Identification

The main flower colour is red.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5395
WildflowerID736
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Location

Bio Regions

Yalgoo (YAL), Murchison (MUR), Avon Wheatbelt (AVW), Mallee (MAL), Jarrah Forest (JAF)

Region Specifics

Wandoo National Park, WA

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