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Known as the Native Bluebell (Wahlenbergia queenslandica), this small herbaceous plant is native to Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
It is a straggling to erect perennial herb, growing to a height of 0.3 up to 1 metre. Usually found flowering between April and September in WA, February to December in the Northern Territory and throughout the year in New South Wales.
The flowers are visited by a range of insects, such as native bees pictured here from the genus Braunsapis sp. picture here.
- Scientific classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Charophyta
- Class: Equisetopsida
- Subclass: Magnoliidae
- Superorder: Asteranae
- Order: Asterales
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Genus: Wahlenbergia
- Species: Wahlenbergia queenslandica
Footnote & References
- Native Bluebells, Wahlenbergia queenslandica, https://alicespringsdesertpark.com.au/connect-with-nature/plants/plants/native-bluebells
- Wahlenbergia queenslandica Carolin ex P.J.Sm., Atlas of Living Australia, https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/apni/2888349
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Alice Springs Desert ParkFauna Flora Nature Theatre Nocturnal House