Blandfordia grandiflora
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 Illustration by Edward Minchen
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| Blandfordia grandiflora R.Br. |
Blandfordia grandiflora, commonly known as the Large Christmas Bell, is a species of flowering plant native to eastern Australia. It grows in damp sandy or peaty soils in coastal and tableland areas of New South Wales and Queensland. [1]
Of the four species of Blandfordia this is considered the most robust, having flowers up to 5cm long growing on stems 30-60cm long. [2] Another description ([1]) suggests that the flowering stems (scapes) are usually to 80cm long but can reach 175cm.
[edit] References
- ^ a b New South Wales Flora Online: Blandfordia grandiflora by A. L. Quirico, Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia
- ^ The Blandfordia grandiflora page of ASGAP
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