Hypocalymma scariosum

(Hypocalymma scariosum)

Description

Hypocalymma scariosum is a member of the Myrtaceae family endemic to Western Australia. The shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5 metres (1.6 ft). It blooms in September producing cream flowers. It is found along the south coast in swamps in the South West and Great Southern regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils.

Taxonomic tree:

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