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Velleia connata (Velleia connata)

Description

Velleia connata is an erect annual herb in the Goodeniaceae family, and is found in all mainland states and territories of Australia. It grows on sandplains and stony hills in Beard's eremaean province. Its flowers are yellow-brown or white-pink and it flowers mainly from February or May to October. The species was first described as Velleia connata in 1854 by the botanist, Ferdinand von Mueller, and the name has not been revised.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Asterales

            • Family: Goodeniaceae

              • Genus: Velleia