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Emu Bush

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: Eremophila

Species: forrestii

Main Flower Colour: Pink

Description

Open woody shrub to about 2m tall. Leaves slightly furry, especially young leaves which have a golden appearance. Flowers pink and slightly hairy.

Flowering start in July.

Identification

The main flower colour is pink. Pink flowers, new growth slightly golden colour.

References

'Erimophela and Allied Genera: a monograph of the plant family Myoporaceae' by R.J.Chinnock p491

Created: 21 Feb 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 21 Apr 2015 - Stanley D

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Location

Bio Regions

Great Sandy Desert (GSD), Pilbara (PIL), Carnarvon (CAR), Murchison (MUR), Gibson Desert (GID), Little Sandy Desert (LSD)

Region Specifics

Canning Stock Route, northern section.

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