Wednesday, December 17, 2008

What's rare in your area?

Styphelia angustifolia
HABITAT: open forest, rocky outcrops
FLOWERING: December - March

This species has a scattered distribution, and has only a few recorded sighting in the area (Lucky for me, there's a shrub growing near my house).

In my area, this species is unusual because it has cream flowers with pink stamens, instead of the ususal pale green flowers.

3 comments:

Rambling Woods said...

That is an interesting plant and I do love to see the flowers..

Vylat said...

Love to see new and interesting flowers. Not familiar with Styphelia. You say it is a rare plant. I hope it is protected.

Judy said...

What a beautiful plant! Sort of candy coloured! I must look it up to see what the green flowers look like, and so on!
Thanks for sharing!