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Trochocarpa thymifolia (R.Br.) Spreng.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesTrochocarpa thymifolia (R.Br.) Spreng. 
BibliographySyst. Veg., ed. 16. 1: 660 (1824)
Native RangeTasmania
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatthickets
Descriptionleaves alternate, entire, oblong, acute, russet, long petiole dully green, flowers small, in compact, pendent catkins, berry red-blue
Size20-25cm
Colorrich pinkish red
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
SynonymsDecaspora oxycoccoides A.Cunn. ex DC.
Decaspora thymifolia R.Br.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (TAS Tasmania)
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