Adriana quadripartita
Common Name:
Coast Bitter-bush
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Grampians, Otway Plain, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory (CEPT) also WA, SA
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Common along the coast in heathlands and well drained sandy soil
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Flower Description:
Male and female flowers born on separate spikes
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Habit:
Spreading shrub to 2 m
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
The lower surface of the leaves of this species are hair-free and the veins are distinct
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Conservation status:
Vulnerable in Victoria
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria