Scientific Name: Epacris pulchella

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  • Pronunciation:
    ee-PACK-ris pull-KELL-ah
  • Common Name:
    Wallum Heath
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    EPACRIDACEAE
  • Flowers:
    white, pinkish, spring, summer, autumn
  • Fruit:
    ellipsoid capsule 2 mm dia
  • Vegetation Type:
    Dry Heath, open forest
  • Species List:
    Arthur Harrold NR,Emu Mt., Weyba Nature Refuge, Eumarella Rd., Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, Batianoff 87, NNP Viewland/Brunjes, TAFE, Girraween, Emu Swamp, Marcus Dunes, BHNR, NNS,
Identification Notes

flower corolla lobes acute, leaves sharply pointed.

Associated Fauna

Known food plant of Ground Parrots.

Landscaping Notes

Suitable plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type)||Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery.||