Plants of the Castlemaine District

Pink Beard-heath - native (Leucopogon ericoides)

 
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Family: Ericaceae (Erica family).

Native.

Occurrence: It is moderately common in parts of Fryers Ridge forest.

Identification:

leuco: white; pogon a beard, referring to the bearded petals.

Photo 1, 2: Fryers Ridge. 3: Fryerstown.


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