Goodenia dimorpha

Goodenia dimorpha is a flowering plant that is endemic to the Sydney region in eastern Australia. The habitat is in swampy ground on sandstone. Found from Gosford to Waterfall in coastal areas, also recorded in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. Attractive yellow flowers may be seen between the months of October and March. Two varieties are recognized: dimorpha and angustifolia. The specific epithet dimorpha is derived from Latin. Referring to the two forms of leaves. One from the mountains, the other from the coast.[1][2][3]

Goodenia dimorpha
Royal National Park, Australika
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Goodeniaceae
Genus: Goodenia
Species:
G. dimorpha
Binomial name
Goodenia dimorpha

References

  1. Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 174
  2. "Goodenia dimorpha". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  3. Carolin, R.C. (2009–2010). "Goodenia dimorpha". PlantNET. National Herbarium of NSW, Sydney. Retrieved 5 May 2019.CS1 maint: date format (link)


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