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Waxy bluebells (Wahlenbergia ceracea)

Description

Wahlenbergia ceracea, commonly known as the waxy bluebell, is a small herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae native to eastern Australia. The perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 1.1 metres 0 to 4 ft. It blooms in the summer between October and February producing blue-pink-white flowers. The species is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Asterales

            • Family: Campanulaceae

              • Genus: Wahlenbergia