Scientific Name: Leucopogon leptospermoides

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  • Pronunciation:
    lew-co-PO-gon lep-toe-sper-MOI-dees
  • Common Name:
    Bushy Whitebeard
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    EPACRIDACEAE
  • Flowers:
    winter/spring, white, hairy throat
  • Vegetation Type:
    Dry Heath,
  • Species List:
    Emu Swamp, Bush food, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, NNP Viewland/Brunjes, Noosa North Shore PS, TAFE, Girraween, Marcus Dunes, BHNR, NNS,Batianoff 87,
Cultural Notes

Small fruits eaten.||

Identification Notes

Flowers in clusters at the ends of branches. Leaves 1cm terminate in fine point and remain flat when dry. Leaf blades not twisted, sessile, sepals 2.5-4 mm long.

Landscaping Notes

Suitable plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type)||