River bluebell | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Campanulaceae |
Genus: | Wahlenbergia |
Species: | W. fluminalis |
Binomial name | |
Wahlenbergia fluminalis (J.M.Black) E.Wimm. ex H.Eichler |
Wahlenbergia fluminalis, commonly known as the river bluebell, is a small herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae native to eastern Australia.
The tufted perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.05 to 0.8 metres (0 to 3 ft). It blooms throughout the year producing blue flowers.
The species is found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.
References
- "Wahlenbergia fluminalis". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 3 August 2017.