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Westringia saxatilis

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Westringia saxatilis is a species of plant in the mint family that is endemic to Australia.

Description

The species grows as a shrub to about 0.5–1 m in height. The leaves are 11–23 mm long and 3–5 mm wide, and are grouped around the stem in whorls of 3–5. The flowers are white with yellowish dots.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in the Moruya district of south-eastern New South Wales, where it grows on rocky rhyolite outcrops in dense low shrubland.[2]

References

  1. ^ Conn, BJ (1987). "Two new species of Westringia (Labiatae) from New South Wales". Muelleria. 6 (5): 325–328.
  2. ^ a b B.J. Conn (1992). "Westringia saxatilis B.J.Conn". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
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Westringia saxatilis: Brief Summary

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Westringia saxatilis is a species of plant in the mint family that is endemic to Australia.

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