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Epacris gunnii Hook.f.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesEpacris gunnii Hook.f. 
BibliographyLondon J. Bot. 6: 272 (1847)
Native RangeTasmania
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatthickets and heaths
Altitude0-1350m
Descriptionleaves broadly ovate-cordate, acute, aristate, to 6mm long, flowers to 4mm long and to 8mm across
Size20-90cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typesubshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
SynonymsEpacris microphylla var. gunnii (Hook.f.) Benth.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (TAS Tasmania)
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