Pimelea rosea

Pimelea rosea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Pimelea
Species: P. rosea
Binomial name
Pimelea rosea
R.Br.[1]

Pimelea rosea is a species of small shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found mostly along the southwestern coast. It is not considered threatened.[1]

Description

Pimelea rosea is a shrub with an erect habit. It grows to between 0.3 and 1 m tall. Its flowers are pink, red or purple, and bloom from July to December. It is usually found on coastal sand dunes and the surrounding areas.[1]

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