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Epacris gunnii (Ericaceae) 2:451

Epacris gunnii (coral heath), is a common, erect shrub in damp areas, especially in subalpine vegetation in the drier mountain areas of Tasmania (e.g. eastern Central Plateau).

The leaves are small, pointed with stem clasping bases and the flowers are spread down the stems. The only other species with sharp pointed, clasping leaves are  E. limbata and E. acuminata.

 

  


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