''Xylomelum angustifolium'', the sandplain woody pear, is a tree

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in the family Proteaceae,

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. A mature ''Xylomelum angustifolium'' grows from 2 to 7 metres, though trees up to 10m have been observed. Produces cream flowers between December and February though flowering can commence as early as September in its northern range.

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angustifolium Proteales of Australia Trees of Australia Trees of Mediterranean climate Eudicots of Western Australia Endemic flora of Western Australia {{WesternAustralia-plant-stub