Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygalaceae

Genus:

Comesperma

Species:

Comesperma patentifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting herb adapted to fire-prone heathlands of southwestern Australia, showing vigorous regrowth after burning.