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Scaevola calendulacea

Scaevola calendulacea

Photo by KerryHawkins
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Field Notes

Description:

A small mauve flower shaped like a fan on a low bush.

Habitat:

On the sandhills near Tuncurry Beach

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KerryHawkins
I agree with you Shanna, after looking at the resourses. Well done!
ShannaB
I think it's a Scaevola calendulacea but I'm not confident enough to make a formal 'suggestion'. Here are some resources to take a look at: http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Scaevola~calendulacea http://www.noosanativeplants.com.au/plants/438/scaevola-calendulacea My 'Noosa's Native Plants' book says that 'Scaevola' comes from "Caius Scaevola, a hero of ancient Rome, who was captured by the Etruscans. He plunged his hand into flames to show courage. The Scaevola flower resembles a hand."

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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PublishedApril 8, 2013

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