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Tates Grass Tree - SA Endemic

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

Genus: Xanthorrhoea

Species: semiplana subsp. tateana

Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Woody stemmed perennial with a crown of flat, narrow leaves. The trunk is usually over 1m tall, and flowering is stimulated by fire. This species is endemic to South Australia and is restricted to Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu and Yorke Peninsulas.

Flowering start in August and ends in October.

Identification

The main flower colour is white.

References

Created: 08 Nov 2014 - Stephen L (Clare) SA
Updated: 06 Dec 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Kanmantoo (KAN)

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