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Leucopogon virgatus R.Br.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesLeucopogon virgatus R.Br. 
BibliographyProdr. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 543 (1810)
Native Rangee. & se. Australia, Tasmania
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionleaves 8-15mm long, lanceolate, acute, margins revolute and ciliate, flowers ca. 8mm across, in short, compact, terminal and axillary spikes
Size15-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
SynonymsChoristemon humilis H.B.Will.
Leucopogon virgatus var. brevifolius Benth.
Styphelia virgata Labill.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (NSW New South Wales, QLD Queensland, SOA South Australia, TAS Tasmania, VIC Victoria)
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