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Calothamnus validus
Scientific Name: Calothamnus validus
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
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Calothamnus validus - Barrens Clawflower
Calothamnus validus, commonly known as Barrens Clawflower, is a shrub belonging to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calothamnus validus S.Moore
- Common Name: Barrens Clawflower
- Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but the text lists other Calothamnus species.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calothamnus validus is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.
- It has been observed in Kalbarri National Park and Fitzgerald River National Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- Evergreen shrub.
- Leaves are coriaceous (leathery) and needle-like.
- Features unusual red flowers.
Ecological Role
- At least one source mentions that some Calothamnus species have escaped from plantings and become weedy.
Quirky Facts
- One source claims Calothamnus Validus "stimulates astral projection to the higher realms" and "removes negative thoughts."
Further Information
- Australian Plant Census
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- PLANTillustrations.org
- Wikispecies