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Micromyrtus minutiflora Benth.

Micromyrtus minutiflora

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Micromyrtus minutiflora is a spreading shrub in the myrtle family, only found on alluvial soils in open forest in the western districts of Sydney.[1] It may grow to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall, featuring tiny leaves. Flowering occurs in the warmer months. A rare plant, listed in New South Wales as endangered by extinction.[2] Threats to its existence include urban expansion, habitat loss, weed invasion, human recreation and the dumping of rubbish.

References

  1. ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 60
  2. ^ "Micromyrtus minutiflora, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online". Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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Micromyrtus minutiflora: Brief Summary

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Micromyrtus minutiflora is a spreading shrub in the myrtle family, only found on alluvial soils in open forest in the western districts of Sydney. It may grow to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall, featuring tiny leaves. Flowering occurs in the warmer months. A rare plant, listed in New South Wales as endangered by extinction. Threats to its existence include urban expansion, habitat loss, weed invasion, human recreation and the dumping of rubbish.

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