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The Little Wildebeest (Stylidium cornuatum, also see article in PerthNow)
is amongst several microgeophytic triggerplants newly recognised in
Western Australia. It is named for its upper petals which are
shaped like the horns of wildebeest.
May brings to mind Mother’s Day and white flowers. A small,
beautiful, pure white flower very suitable for the occasion is
Drosera erythrorhiza.
In the world of hakeas, this species is one of the most popular.
Cream buds and red flowers form an interesting contrast against the
long, deeply-veined leaves of this shrub or small tree.
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