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Heliotropium amplexicaule
Low, spreading herb with hairy stems and bright purple flowers on a curving terminal spike. Native to South America and considered an invasive plant in Australia.
Growing on the edges of a dry retention pond in full sun.
Visited by many small butterflies including Firyy Skippers, Southern Skipperling, Duskywings and various small sulphurs.
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