Federation Flower for South Australia
Thryptomene ericaea (Mat Heath Myrtle)
Centenary Starburst
Thryptomene ericaea is unique to South Australia. It occurs on Kangaroo Island and, to a lesser extent, on lower Eyre Peninsular.
Centenary Starburst is a striking, medium sized shrub which grows on Kangaroo Island in mallee eucalypt vegetation.
It grows from 0.5 to 1.2 metres in height. In spring its stems or pink-tinged buds burst into dainty white flowers.
© Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
© Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
photo: Dennis May.
Photos supplied by Trevor Christensen - Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
More information from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens site
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/thryptomene.html