''Westringia lucida'', also known as shining westringia, is a species of plant in the
mint family that is
endemic to
Australia
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.
Description
The species grows as a dense shrub to 0.5 m in height. The oval leaves are about 8–14 mm long and 5–8 mm wide, appearing in whorls of three. The flowers appear in early summer; they are white with small orange-red dots.
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the
Australian Alps IBRA
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bioregion in south-eastern
New South Wales and north-eastern
Victoria, from
Kosciuszko National Park
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to the vicinity of
Mount Bogong, in rocky areas with
snow gum woodland or alpine
heath.
References
lucida
Lamiales of Australia
Flora of New South Wales
Flora of Victoria (state)
Plants described in 1949
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