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Wahlenbergia saxicola

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Authors: DC.   R. Br.  

Botanical Description

Loosely mat-forming perennial with rhizomes and prostrate stems. Leaves spathulate to obovate or lanceolate, l-3cm long, shallowly toothed to crenate, glossy above. Flowering stems 5-9cm tall, leafless above. Flowers light blue, erect, bell-shaped, 1cm across. Tasmania, on mountain ridges and screes.