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Variable orites (Orites diversifolia)

Description

Orites diversifolia (=diversifolius), commonly known as variable orites, is a member of the Proteaceae family and is endemic to Tasmania.The common name stems from the variable form of the leaves, which range from entire and linear to serrated and ovate. It is a common shrub in lowland rainforest, subalpine woodland and scrub.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Proteales

            • Family: Proteaceae

              • Genus: Orites