Australian Bluebell

Wahlenbergia stricta

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

It is considered the most commonly encountered of the Wahlenbergias, it is a perennial herb flowering mainly in spring or summer with pale blue bell-like flowers and the leaves are long and linear.

Size

Can grow to around 40cm high

Habitat

Various habitats and is a widespread species in well drained soils, tolerating limited dryness in damp to dryer forests

Distribution

It is found in all Australian states but not the Northern Territory

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Australian Bluebell
Scientific name: Wahlenbergia stricta (R.Br.) Sweet
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Plant Life › Herbs
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

tall bluebell
austral bluebell

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