Scientific Name: Hibbertia linearis

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  • Pronunciation:
    hee-BERT-ee-ah lin-ee-ARE-iss
  • Common Name:
    Guinea Flower
  • Derivation:
    Hibbrertia: George Hibbert (d. 1838) London merchant and patron of botany, maintained a private botanic garden at Chelsea. linearis: L. linearis - narrow with nearly parallel sides (leaves)
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    DILLENIACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Yellow, sessile, 5 petals, spring 20 mm
  • Fruit:
    Dehiscent at apex
  • Vegetation Type:
    Dry Heath,
  • Species List:
    SBHS, W2, W1, Emu Mt., NNP Parkedge/Alex, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, Batianoff 87, NNP Viewland/Brunjes, Girraween Marcus Dunes Arthur Harrold NR
Identification Notes

Leaves alternate,variable in size, occasionally toothed, to 30 mm, hairy below.

Landscaping Notes

Suitable plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type)