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Macropidia fuliginosa
A small perennial herb with erect green-yellow leaves, occurring with a height between 0.2 to 1.8 metres in height. The leaves are strap-like, between 200 and 500 mm long, and tightly clustered around ground level
It is endemic to Southwest Australia, specifically from Perth to Geraldton in the north of the region
Spotted on Apr 8, 2011
Submitted on Apr 8, 2011
12 Comments
They are very distinctive looking plants Heather. I think it's the fuzzy appearance that appeals most to me. I just looked at your photo and your plant is clearly healthy. Tasmania is just a bit too cold for them, I'm afraid.
I saw it in red at the nursery and bought it. One lived and one didn't. I just posted a pic of the red in my yard that survived. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/262... They are neat plants.
Hi Landmark. Yes they are really amazing up close. We've tried growing them at our place, but the frost always kills them. Oh well.
i would love to see a kangaroo paw! they are amazing
Thanks Uncle Minty, sometime the narrow depth-of-field makes for a better looking image. This is one of my favorites.
Awesome picture!
Thanks. I really love these flowers. I wish I could grow them where I live but we get frosts in the winter.
Never seen the black. I like it! Nice photos.
Hi Alison, this specimen was growing in Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia.
That photo looks so nice, where did you find it?
Just found a second photo Peter. Yep, a lot of Australian flora is fire resistant.
Epic! Love the deep, dark green fuzz. And it can regrow if burned to the ground? Now that's one resilient herb!