Callistemon pallidus | Wilsons Promontory Virtual Herbarium

Common name:

Lemon Bottlebrush

Family:

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Midlands, Eastern Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, Snowfields, East Gippsland (RSTUVWYZ) also Qld, NSW, Tas

Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Dry, rocky sites. Many along the track between Telegraph Saddle and Windy Saddle¹

Flower description:

Pale yellow 'bottlebrushes'¹

Habit:

Tall shrub to 5 m¹

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This species is the only Callistemon on the Prom¹

Images:

Image: David Meagher

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Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

¹ Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.