Collect And Classify - Basic ID, Term 3

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1. * Leaves alternate, long, sheathing * Flowers actinomorphic, cream * Fruit a capsule * Wet ledges

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Dracophyllum secundum is the correct answer because it fits the given characteristics. The leaves of Dracophyllum secundum are long and sheathing, and they alternate on the stem. The flowers are actinomorphic (radially symmetrical) and cream in color. The fruit of Dracophyllum secundum is a capsule. Additionally, Dracophyllum secundum is known to grow on wet ledges, which matches the given information.

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Collect And Classify - Basic ID, Term 3 - Quiz

The 'Collect and Classify - Basic ID, Term 3' quiz assesses knowledge of plant identification, focusing on characteristics like leaf arrangement, flower structure, and habitat. It's designed for... see morelearners interested in botany and ecological studies, enhancing their ability to classify diverse plant species. see less

2. * Leaves alternate, large oblanceolate, serrate * Flowers zygomorphic, greenish to brown spikes * Fruit a follicle * wet heath

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as alternate leaves, large oblanceolate shape with serrated edges, zygomorphic flowers in greenish to brown spikes, and a follicle fruit, match the description of Banksia robur.

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3. * Leaves whorled, narrow oblanceolate * Flowers 7 with recurved, bearded petals and exserted styles, surrounded by linear bracts * Fruit a follicle, 3-pronged/triangular * H.W.OF, long flowering/nectar/habitat

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Lambertia formosa is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. The leaves are whorled and narrow oblanceolate, the flowers have 7 petals with recurved, bearded petals and exserted styles, and they are surrounded by linear bracts. The fruit is a follicle that is 3-pronged or triangular. Additionally, Lambertia formosa is known for its long flowering period, nectar production, and habitat preferences.

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4. * Leaves alternate, glossy dark green * Flowers zygomorphic, red terminal clusters * Fruit a follicle * Ornamental, feature tree, shade, tropical landscapes

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Alloxylon flammeum is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It has alternate, glossy dark green leaves, zygomorphic red terminal clusters of flowers, and a fruit that is a follicle. It is also known for being an ornamental tree and is commonly used for shade in tropical landscapes.

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5. * Leaves alternate, oblanceolate, leathery * Flowers zygomorphic, cream spikes * Fruit a follicle * H.W.OF

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The given characteristics of the plant, including the alternate, leathery leaves, zygomorphic cream spikes for flowers, and a fruit that is a follicle, match the description of Banksia oblongifolia.

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6. * Leaves undulate, oblanceolate * Flowers zygomorphic, white, in panicles above foliage * Fruit a nut/achene * H.W.OF

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as undulate leaves, zygomorphic white flowers, and a fruit that is a nut/achene, match the description of Conospermum longifolium. Therefore, Conospermum longifolium is the correct answer.

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7. * Layered, flaky bark * Leaves broad oblanceolate * Flowers actinomorphic, yellow  * Fruit a drupe * H.W.OF, texture/nectar/habitat

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Persoonia levis is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It has layered, flaky bark, broad oblanceolate leaves, actinomorphic yellow flowers, and a fruit that is a drupe. Additionally, Persoonia levis is known for its texture, nectar, and habitat, which are mentioned in the given list.

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8. * Leaves fine, linear * Flowers actinomorphic, yellow * Fruit a drupe * H.W.OF, texture/nectar/habitat

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9. * Leaves lanceolate, prominent venation, juveniles toothed * Flowers zygomorphic, cream/rust * Fruit a large pyriform follicle * W.OF.

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Xylomelum pyriforme is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. The leaves of Xylomelum pyriforme are lanceolate with prominent venation and toothed in juveniles. The flowers are zygomorphic and can be cream or rust-colored. The fruit of Xylomelum pyriforme is a large pyriform follicle. The abbreviation "W.OF." might refer to "Western Australia" where Xylomelum pyriforme is native to.

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10. * Flowers actinomorphic, 5-petalled * Fruit an elongated hesperidium - edible * Ornamental, tropical

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Citrus australasica is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. The flowers of Citrus australasica are actinomorphic and have 5 petals. The fruit is an elongated hesperidium, which is also edible. Citrus australasica is also known as the finger lime or caviar lime and is a tropical ornamental plant.

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11. * Leaves alternate * Flowers actinomorphic, 5.5.10, bearded anthers, autumn-spring * Fruit a schizocarp * H.W.OF, borders

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The correct answer is Crowea spp. This is because the given characteristics of the plant, such as alternate leaves, actinomorphic flowers with bearded anthers, and a schizocarp fruit, match the description of Crowea species. The other options do not have all of these specific characteristics.

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12. * Leaves linear; prostrate shrub * Yellow actinomorphic flowers * Fruit a drupe * Ornamental groundcover/spillover

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13. * Leaves alternate * Flowers actinomorphic, white with bearded petals * Fruit a drupe * H.W.OF.TOF

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Leucopogon spp. is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches all the given characteristics. The leaves of Leucopogon spp. alternate, the flowers are actinomorphic and white with bearded petals, and the fruit is a drupe. Therefore, Leucopogon spp. is the most suitable choice based on the provided information.

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14. * Leaves alternate, parallel white veins on reverse * Flowers actinomorphic, cream/white * Fruit a drupe * Dunes H. W. OF

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as leaves with alternate, parallel white veins on the reverse, actinomorphic cream/white flowers, and a drupe fruit, suggest that it belongs to the Monotoca spp. genus.

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15. * Leaves alternate, broad, glossy green * Flowers actinomorphic, white tubular * Fruit a drupe * TOF. CF

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16. * Leaves alternate, narrow linear, toothed * Flowers zygomorphic, yellowish spikes * Fruit a follicle * H.W.OF * Habitat planting, nectar

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Banksia marginata is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It has alternate, narrow linear, toothed leaves, zygomorphic yellowish spikes as flowers, and a fruit that is a follicle. The habitat of planting and nectar also aligns with Banksia marginata, making it the most suitable choice among the given options.

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17. * Leaves linear, elliptic * Flowers zygomorphic, pink * Fruit a follicle, 2 seeds * H.W.OF, nectar

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The given characteristics match those of Grevillea sericea. The leaves of Grevillea sericea are linear and elliptic, the flowers are zygomorphic and pink, the fruit is a follicle with 2 seeds, and it is a member of the Hakea, Grevillea, and Banksia family and produces nectar. Therefore, Grevillea sericea is the correct answer.

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18. * Leaves lanceolate, prominent net venation * Flowers zygomorphic, in axils, cream * Fruit a woody follicle, 2 seeds * H.W.OF, nectar/habitat

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as lanceolate leaves, prominent net venation, zygomorphic cream flowers, and a woody follicle fruit with 2 seeds, match the description of Hakea dactyloides. Therefore, Hakea dactyloides is the correct answer.

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19. * Tree, evergreen * Leaves opposite, trifoliate * Flowers actinomorphic, clusters of pink flowers on old wood * Ornamental, shade, warm zones

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Melicope elleryana is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics of the plant. It is a tree with evergreen leaves that are trifoliate and opposite. It has actinomorphic flowers that are clustered and pink in color. It is also known for its ornamental value and is suitable for providing shade in warm zones.

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20. * Leaves alternate, small, tapering to a long, fine point * Flowers actinomorphic, white, wrinkled, fragrant * Fruit a capsule * H.W.OF

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as the alternate leaves tapering to a long, fine point, actinomorphic white flowers, and a capsule fruit, match the description of Woollsia pungens. Therefore, Woollsia pungens is the correct answer.

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21. * Leaves elliptic * Flowers zygomorphic, red * Fruit a follicle, 2 seeds * H.W.OF, nectar

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The given characteristics of the plant include elliptic leaves, zygomorphic red flowers, a follicle fruit with 2 seeds, and the presence of nectar. Among the options provided, Grevillea speciosa is the only plant that matches all of these characteristics. Therefore, Grevillea speciosa is the correct answer.

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22. * Leaves terete * Flowers zygomorphic, in axils, cream * Fruit a narrow woody follicle, 2 seeds * H.W.OF, nectar/habitat

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as leaves being terete, zygomorphic flowers in axils, narrow woody follicle fruit with 2 seeds, and being a habitat for nectar, match the description of Hakea teretifolia. Therefore, Hakea teretifolia is the correct answer.

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23. * Leaves pinnatisect, flattened segments * Flowers globular inflorescence of actinomorphic, yellow flowers * Fruit a nut/achene; globular head shatters on maturity * H.W.OF, unusual flowers/habitat

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Isopogon anethifolius matches all the given characteristics. It has pinnatisect leaves with flattened segments, globular inflorescence of yellow actinomorphic flowers, and a fruit that is a nut/achene with a globular head that shatters when mature. It also has an unusual flower and habitat, as indicated by "H.W.OF" in the description.

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24. * Leaves alternate, elliptic * Flowers zygomorphic, rust/grey * Fruit a follicle, 2 seeds * H.W.OF, nectar

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as alternate leaves, zygomorphic flowers, follicle fruit with 2 seeds, and H.W.OF (presumably referring to hairy or woolly foliage), are consistent with the features of Grevillea buxifolia. Therefore, Grevillea buxifolia is the correct answer.

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25. * Leaves pinnatisect * Flowers actinomorphic, yellow in cylindrical/conical heads * Fruit a nut/achene released from persistent bracts * H.W.OF, texture/nectar/habitat

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Petrophile pulchella is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. The leaves of Petrophile pulchella are pinnatisect, the flowers are yellow and actinomorphic, and they are arranged in cylindrical or conical heads. The fruit of Petrophile pulchella is a nut or achene that is released from persistent bracts. The H.W.OF, texture, nectar, and habitat of Petrophile pulchella are not mentioned in the given information.

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26. * Leaves opposite, overlapping, rounded * Flowers actinomorphic, 4.4.8, pink, winter-spring, terminal clusters * Fruit a schizocarp * Heath; borders

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as opposite and overlapping leaves, actinomorphic flowers, terminal clusters of pink flowers, and a schizocarp fruit, match the description of Boronia serrulata.

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27. * Leaves alternate, silver scales on underside * Flowers actinomorphic, 5.5.10, long + showy, spring * H.W.OF; borders

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28. * Leaves opposite, trifoliate, lanceolate, dark glossy green * Flowers actinomorphic, 4.4.8, pink, winter-spring * Fruit a schizocarp * H.W.OF, borders

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as opposite leaves, trifoliate leaf structure, lanceolate shape, and dark glossy green color, along with the actinomorphic pink flowers that bloom in winter-spring, and the fruit being a schizocarp, match the description of Boronia ledifolia.

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29. * Leaves alternate, small cordate * Flowers actinomorphic, tubular, red tipped white * Fruit a capsule * Sandstone ledges H.W.OF

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Epacris longiflora is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. The leaves of Epacris longiflora are small and cordate, and they alternate on the stem. The flowers are actinomorphic, tubular, and have red tipped white petals. The fruit of Epacris longiflora is a capsule. Therefore, based on the given description, Epacris longiflora is the most suitable option.

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30. * Leaves alternate, stem clasping * Flowers actinomorphic, pinkish, star like * Fruit a capsule * Wet heath

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as leaves that alternate and stem clasping, actinomorphic pinkish star-like flowers, a capsule fruit, and a wet heath habitat, match the description of Sprengelia incarnata. Therefore, Sprengelia incarnata is the correct answer.

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31. * Leaves bipinnatisect * Pannicles of cream, zygomorphic flowers held above foliage * Fruit a follicle, 2 rows of seeds * H.W.OF, nectar

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Lomatia silaifolia is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It has bipinnatisect leaves, cream-colored zygomorphic flowers held above the foliage, fruit in the form of a follicle with 2 rows of seeds, and it attracts nectar-feeding insects.

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32. * Leaves opposite, trifoliate, lanceolate * Flowers actinomorphic, 4.4.8, brown/reddish/yellow, fragrant * Fruit a schizocarp * Ornamental, short lived

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as opposite leaves, trifoliate leaf arrangement, actinomorphic flowers, schizocarp fruit, and being ornamental and short-lived, match the description of Boronia megastigma.

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33. * Leaves alternate, blunt elliptic * Flowers actinomrphic, cream, swollen tubular * Fruit a capsule * Wet heath

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Epacris obtusifolia is the correct answer because it fits the given characteristics. It has alternate, blunt elliptic leaves, cream-colored actinomorphic flowers that are swollen tubular, and a fruit that is a capsule. Additionally, it is commonly found in wet heath environments.

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34. * Leaves terete * Flowers zygomorphic, in axils, cream * Fruit a woody tuberculate follicle, 2 seeds * H.W.OF, nectar/habitat

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as leaves being terete, zygomorphic cream-colored flowers in axils, woody tuberculate follicle fruit with 2 seeds, and being a habitat for nectar, match the description of Hakea propinqua. Therefore, Hakea propinqua is the correct answer.

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35. * Leaves alternate, small, crowded, raised oil glands * Flowers actinomorphic, 5 petals, pink buds open to white * H.W.OF; spring borders

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as alternate leaves with raised oil glands, actinomorphic flowers with 5 petals, and spring flowering, match the description of Philotheca buxifolia and its cultivars. Therefore, Philotheca buxifolia & cvs is the correct answer.

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36. * Leaves alternate, linear * Flowers actinomorphic, 5 petals, mauve * H.W.OF; borders

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The given characteristics of the plant include alternate, linear leaves, actinomorphic flowers with 5 petals that are mauve in color, and hairy wings on the fruit (H.W.OF; borders). Among the options provided, Philotheca salsolifolia & cvs is the only one that matches these characteristics. Therefore, Philotheca salsolifolia & cvs is the correct answer.

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37. * Leaves alternate, tiny cordate * Flowers actinomorphic, white, from each axil * Fruit a capsule * Wet heath

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Epacris microphylla is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. The leaves are alternate and tiny cordate, the flowers are actinomorphic and white, and the fruit is a capsule. Additionally, the plant is associated with wet heath habitats.

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38. * Leaves alternate, pointed apex * Flowers actinomorphic, recurved petals, exserted stamens + style, reds, pinks, greens, yellows * Fruit a drupe * Wet heath

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The given description mentions leaves that are alternate and have a pointed apex, flowers that are actinomorphic with recurved petals, exserted stamens and style, and are in various colors such as reds, pinks, greens, and yellows. The fruit is a drupe and the habitat is wet heath. Among the given options, Styphelia spp. is the most suitable because it is a genus of plants that exhibit these characteristics.

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39. * Leaves opposite, pinnate * Flowers actinomorphic, 4.4.8, pink, winter-spring * Fruit a schizocarp * H.W.OF, borders

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as opposite, pinnate leaves, actinomorphic pink flowers, schizocarp fruit, and H.W.OF borders, match the description of Boronia pinnata. Therefore, Boronia pinnata is the correct answer.

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40. * Tree * Leaves alternate * Flowers actinomorphic, 5 petals, white * Fruit tuberculate capsules * Ornamental, shade, street tree, decorative fruit

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as being a tree, having alternate leaves, actinomorphic flowers with 5 white petals, and fruit tuberculate capsules, match the description of Flindersia australis. Additionally, it is mentioned that the plant is ornamental, provides shade, and has decorative fruit, which further supports the identification of Flindersia australis as the correct answer.

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41. * Tree with pendant branches * Leaves narrow lanceolate, waxy * Flowers actinomorphic, white * Ornamental, arid zones, street tree, waterwise

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Geijera parviflora is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics of the tree. It has pendant branches, narrow lanceolate leaves that are waxy, and actinomorphic white flowers. It is also known for being ornamental and suitable for arid zones, as well as being a street tree and waterwise.

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42. * Leaves pinnatisect, terete segments * Flowers globular inflorescence of actinomorphic, yellow flowers * Fruit a nut/achene; globular head shatters on maturity * H.W.OF, unusual flowers/habitat

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The given characteristics of the plant, such as pinnatisect leaves, globular inflorescence of yellow flowers, fruit as a nut/achene with a shattering head, and unusual flowers/habitat, are all traits of Isopogon anemonifolius and its cultivars.

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43. * Leaves alternate, grey-green * Flowers actinomorphic, 5.5.10, hairy filaments, pale pink to white * Fruit a schizocarp * H.W.OF, spring borders, cut flowers

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Eriostemon australasius fits the given description because it has alternate, grey-green leaves, actinomorphic flowers with hairy filaments that are pale pink to white, and a schizocarp fruit. It is commonly used in spring borders and as cut flowers.

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* Leaves alternate, long, sheathing...
* Leaves alternate, large oblanceolate, serrate...
* Leaves whorled, narrow oblanceolate...
* Leaves alternate, glossy dark green...
* Leaves alternate, oblanceolate, leathery...
* Leaves undulate, oblanceolate...
* Layered, flaky bark...
* Leaves fine, linear...
* Leaves lanceolate, prominent venation, juveniles toothed...
* Flowers actinomorphic, 5-petalled...
* Leaves alternate...
* Leaves linear; prostrate shrub...
* Leaves alternate...
* Leaves alternate, parallel white veins on reverse...
* Leaves alternate, broad, glossy green...
* Leaves alternate, narrow linear, toothed...
* Leaves linear, elliptic...
* Leaves lanceolate, prominent net venation...
* Tree, evergreen...
* Leaves alternate, small, tapering to a long, fine point...
* Leaves elliptic...
* Leaves terete...
* Leaves pinnatisect, flattened segments...
* Leaves alternate, elliptic...
* Leaves pinnatisect...
* Leaves opposite, overlapping, rounded...
* Leaves alternate, silver scales on underside...
* Leaves opposite, trifoliate, lanceolate, dark glossy green...
* Leaves alternate, small cordate...
* Leaves alternate, stem clasping...
* Leaves bipinnatisect...
* Leaves opposite, trifoliate, lanceolate...
* Leaves alternate, blunt elliptic...
* Leaves terete...
* Leaves alternate, small, crowded, raised oil glands...
* Leaves alternate, linear...
* Leaves alternate, tiny cordate...
* Leaves alternate, pointed apex...
* Leaves opposite, pinnate...
* Tree...
* Tree with pendant branches...
* Leaves pinnatisect, terete segments...
* Leaves alternate, grey-green...
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