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Dampiera linearis 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Goodeniaceae Genus: Dampiera Species: D. linearis Binomial name Dampiera linearis
R.Br.[1]Dampiera linearis (Common Dampiera[2] or Wedge-leaved Dampiera[1]) is an erect perennial herb in the family Goodeniaceae.[2] The species, which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia, grows to between 0.15 and 0.6 metres in height.[2] It produces blue flowers between July and December in its native range.[2] In cultivation, the species prefers a well-drained situation in full sun or light shade. It tolerates some dryness and moderate frost.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Dampiera linearis". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apni?TAXON_NAME=DAMPIERA+LINEARIS. Retrieved 2009-02-27.
- ^ a b c d "Dampiera linearis". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/7454.
- ^ Greig, D. (1987). The Australian Gardener's Wildflower Catalogue. Australia: Angus & Robertson. ISBN 0207154600.
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