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Scaevola calendulacea
A small mauve flower shaped like a fan on a low bush.
On the sandhills near Tuncurry Beach
Spotted on Jul 8, 2011
Submitted on Apr 8, 2013
2 Comments
I agree with you Shanna, after looking at the resourses. Well done!
I think it's a Scaevola calendulacea but I'm not confident enough to make a formal 'suggestion'. Here are some resources to take a look at:
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bi...
http://www.noosanativeplants.com.au/plan...
My 'Noosa's Native Plants' book says that 'Scaevola' comes from "Caius Scaevola, a hero of ancient Rome, who was captured by the Etruscans. He plunged his hand into flames to show courage. The Scaevola flower resembles a hand."