Myrtaceae Thryptomene ericaea Wildflowershttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/myrtaceae/thryptomene/ericaea/rss/myrtaceae/thryptomene/ericaeaA wildflower is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. Use this database to help you find and identify Australia's abundant Wildflowers.en-auCopyright 2001 - 2024 I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd1440https://cdn.exploroz.com/exploroz/images/logo.pngExplorOz Logohttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/myrtaceae/thryptomene/ericaea/rss/myrtaceae/thryptomene/ericaeaMat Heath Mrytle https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/663+mat-heath-mrytlehttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/663+mat-heath-mrytle<a href="https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/663+mat-heath-mrytle"><img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/GalleryTag_W663__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Thryptomene ericaea is unique to South Australia. It occurs on Kangaroo Island and, to a lesser extent, on lower Eyre Peninsular. Centenary Starburst is a striking, medium sized shrub which grows on Kangaroo Island in mallee eucalypt vegetation. It grows from 0.5 to 1.2 metres in height. In spring its stems or pink-tinged buds burst into dainty white flowers.<br /> Family: Myrtaceae &nbsp; Genus: Thryptomene &nbsp; Species: ericaea &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: White<br />Stephen L (Clare) SAFri, 21 Nov 2014 03:19:00 GMT