Lemon-scented darwinia

(Darwinia citriodora)

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Description

Darwinia citriodora,commonly known as lemon-scented darwinia or lemon scented myrtle,is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.It is a shrub with oblong to lance-shaped leaves and red,yellow and orange flowers over an extended period.It is a hardy plant in well-drained soil,is often cultivated and used as a rootstock for less hardy species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Myrtales
Family:Myrtaceae
Genus:Darwinia
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