About
A perennial, tuberous species notable for its endemic range in Western Australia. It is characterized by its growth habit and its preference for well-drained sandy soils.
Field notes
Morphology
Grows up to 45 cm tall.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, specifically the region from Eneabba and Marchagee south to an area around Pinjarra, including the Darling Range and Mount Cooke.
History & etymology
First formally described by Johann Georg Christian Lehmann in 1844.
Habitat
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- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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