Cockies Tongues

Cockies Tongues - Templetonia retusa
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Templetonia
Species: retusa
Main Flower Colour: Red
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Description

Much-branched shrub, 0.3-4 m high. Fl. red/white-yellow, Apr to Nov. White sand, red clay, brown and white gravel, limestone. Plateaus, coastal cliffs, hillsides, road verges.

Identification

The main flower colour is red.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/4256
WildflowerID93
Views (per week)20
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Location

Bio Regions

Geraldton Sandplains (GES), Esperance Plains (ESP), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)

Region Specifics

Common on coastal limestone, Shark Bay to Eucla.

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1989

Acacia - or Wattle. To celebrate Wattle Day, September 1st.

Member: Member - John and Val 

. Have you ever wondered why our national colours are green and gold? Australia's National Floral Emblem, seen on Australia’s Coat of Arms, is Acacia pycnantha,...

Created: 01 Apr 1989 10:00

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