Bursaria spinosa
Common Name:
Sweet Bursaria
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Snowfields (all grids ?except Q) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Widespread
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Flower Description:
White or cream
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Habit:
Medium shrub or small tree
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species is distinguished by its fruit. The fruits are brown heart-shaped capsules that contain flat seeds
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.