1.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
A. Callicoma serratifolia
Explanation
Callicoma serratifolia is the correct answer because it is a species of tree that is commonly found in closed forests. Closed forests are characterized by a dense tree canopy that limits the amount of sunlight that reaches the forest floor. Callicoma serratifolia is known for its ability to thrive in these conditions and is often found in closed forest habitats.
2.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
B. Ceratopetalum apetalum
3.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
C. Davidsonia pruriens
4.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
D. DorypHora sassafras
5.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
E. EucrypHia moorei
6.
Closed forest, Tall open forest, Tall forest
Correct Answer
F. EustrepHus latifolius
7.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
G. Ficus coronata
Explanation
Ficus coronata is the correct answer because it is a type of tree that is commonly found in closed forests. Closed forests are characterized by dense tree canopies that create a shaded and humid environment. Ficus coronata is well-adapted to these conditions and can be found in closed forests in various regions.
8.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
H. Glochidion ferdinandi
9.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
I. Homalanthus populifolius
10.
Closed forest
Correct Answer
J. Synoum glandulosum
Explanation
Synoum glandulosum is the correct answer because it is the only species listed that is known as a "closed forest" species. The other species listed may have different habitat preferences or may not be associated with closed forests.
11.
Closed forest, emergent, deciduous
Correct Answer
K. Toona ciliata
Explanation
Toona ciliata is the correct answer because it is the only tree species listed that fits the given description of "closed forest, emergent, deciduous." The other tree species listed may have different characteristics such as being evergreen or not being found in closed forests.
12.
BARK Bloodwood, tesselated, yellow
LEAF SHAPE Falcate
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS Cylindrical
CAPSULES Urceolate
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland
Correct Answer
A. Corymbia eximia
Explanation
The given characteristics match those of Corymbia eximia, including the bloodwood bark, falcate leaf shape, concolorous leaf color, cylindrical buds, urceolate capsules, and the community of open forest or woodland.
13.
BARK Smooth white/grey, ribbons
LEAF SHAPE Lanceolate, long adult leaves, distinct juvenile leaves
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS Large, warty
CAPSULES Valves exerted
COMMUNITY Tall open forest; plant on large sites, in cooler climates (not from Sydney)
Correct Answer
C. E bicostata
14.
BARK Mahogany bark, pale or red-brown
LEAF SHAPE Broad lanceolate, penniveined (parallel)
LEAF COLOUR Discolorous
BUDS Small, cylindrical
CAPSULES Cylindrical
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland on sand; 2nd line salt
Correct Answer
D. E botryoides
15.
BARK Ironbark, grey-black
LEAF SHAPE Narrow lanceolate
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS Small, ovoid, clavate (club)
CAPSULES Valves enclosed
COMMUNITY Woodland, Open Forest on clay soils CUMBERLAND PLAIN
Correct Answer
E. E crebra
Explanation
Eucalyptus crebra is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. It has ironbark with a grey-black color, narrow lanceolate leaf shape, concolorous leaf color, small ovoid buds, valves enclosed capsules, and is commonly found in woodland and open forest on clay soils in the Cumberland Plain.
16.
BARK Ironbark, grey-black
LEAF SHAPE Broad lanceolate
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS Long, like fingers
CAPSULES Valves exerted
COMMUNITY Open to tall forest, woodland CUMBERLAND PLAIN
Correct Answer
F. E fibrosa
17.
BARK Stringybark, persistant, grey to red-brown
LEAF SHAPE Lanceolate, oblique base
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS Shortly fusiform, 11-flowered umbellasters
CAPSULES Valves enclosed
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland
Correct Answer
G. E globoidea
Explanation
The given characteristics of the tree, such as stringybark, lanceolate leaf shape with an oblique base, concolorous leaf color, shortly fusiform buds, enclosed valves in the capsules, and it being found in open forest or woodland communities, match the description of Eucalyptus globoidea.
18.
BARK Bloodwood, tessellated, red-brown or grey-brown
LEAF SHAPE Lanceolate
LEAF COLOUR Discolorous
BUDS Small, pyriform
CAPSULES Urceolate
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland
Correct Answer
B. Corymbia gummifera
Explanation
Corymbia gummifera is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. The bark of Corymbia gummifera is bloodwood, tessellated, and red-brown or grey-brown. The leaf shape is lanceolate and the leaf color is discolorous. The buds are small and pyriform, and the capsules are urceolate. The community where Corymbia gummifera is found is open forest and woodland.
19.
BARK Ironbark, grey-black
LEAF SHAPE Broad lanceolate
LEAF COLOUR Discolorous
BUDS Small, ovoid, conical calyptras
CAPSULES Valves enclosed
COMMUNITY Tall open forest, open forest, clay soils
Correct Answer
I. E paniculata
20.
BARK Peppermint, bark on trunk grey and fibrous, persistent on trunk and large branches, sheds in ribbons from smooth white/grey smaller branches.
LEAF SHAPE Peppermint scent, sickle shaped, oblique base
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS Small ovoid/fusiform, 11-flowered umbellasters
CAPSULES Valves enclosed
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland
Correct Answer
J. E piperita
Explanation
The given characteristics of the plant, such as the peppermint scent, sickle-shaped leaves with an oblique base, concolorous leaf color, small ovoid/fusiform buds, and the fact that the bark on the trunk is grey and fibrous, sheds in ribbons from smaller branches, suggests that the correct answer is Eucalyptus piperita.
21.
BARK Grey Gum, smooth, patchy, sheds in plates, cream to orange, ages to grey.
LEAF SHAPE Lanceolate, glossy, penniveined
LEAF COLOUR Discolorous
BUDS Ovoid, rattle, conical
CAPSULES Valves exerted
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland; transition shale – sandstone
Correct Answer
K. E punctata
Explanation
The given characteristics of the plant, such as the bark being grey gum, smooth, patchy, shedding in plates, cream to orange, and aging to grey, along with the leaf shape being lanceolate, glossy, and penniveined, and the leaf color being discolorous, all match the characteristics of Eucalyptus punctata. Therefore, Eucalyptus punctata is the correct answer.
22.
BARK Mahogany bark, red-brown, shortly fibrous
LEAF SHAPE Broad lanceolate, glossy, penniveined
LEAF COLOUR Discolorous
BUDS Large, cream, calyptras elongate
CAPSULES Valves level to exerted
COMMUNITY Swamp forest, open forest, heath
Correct Answer
L. E robusta
Explanation
The given characteristics of the plant, such as the red-brown bark, broad lanceolate glossy leaves, discolorous leaf color, large cream buds with elongate calyptras, and valves level to exerted in the capsules, are all consistent with the characteristics of Eucalyptus robusta. Additionally, the plant is typically found in swamp forests, open forests, and heath communities, which further supports the identification of the plant as Eucalyptus robusta.
23.
BARK Ash, reddish shiny branchlets, ribbons
LEAF SHAPE Lanceolate, very glossy
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS 7-15 -flowered umbellasters, clavate (club)
CAPSULES Pyriform (pear) valves enclosed or level
COMMUNITY Tall Forest, Tall Open Forest, Open Forest, Woodland
Correct Answer
M. E sieberi
24.
BARK Red Gum, smooth white or grey, plates/patches, persistant dark grey bark at base
LEAF SHAPE Narrow lanceolate
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS 7-11 -flowered umbellasters
CAPSULES Valves exerted
COMMUNITY Woodland, Open Forest. Dominant on the CUMBERLAND PLAIN.
Correct Answer
N. E tereticornis
25.
BARK Box, short fibred, grey with whitish patches
LEAF SHAPE Lanceolate to ovate, glossy
LEAF COLOUR Concolorous
BUDS Small ovoid/fusiform
CAPSULES Valves enclosed
COMMUNITY Grassy Woodland. Dominant on the CUMBERLAND PLAIN.
Correct Answer
H. E moluccana
26.
HABIT Tree
SIZE 30m
BARK Persistent, grey, shortly fibrous
LEAVES Opposite, lanceolate
FLOWERS Ovoid/globose, hypanthium ribbed; terminal panicle, creamy whitestamens
FRUIT Sepaline teeth persist
HABITAT Deep alluvial sandy soils
COMMUNITY Open forest + woodland
Correct Answer
B. AngopHora floribunda
Explanation
Angophora floribunda is the correct answer because it matches the description provided. The tree has a height of 30m, persistent grey bark, lanceolate leaves, ovoid/globose flowers with ribbed hypanthium, and a fruit with persisting sepaline teeth. It is found in deep alluvial sandy soils in open forest and woodland communities.
27.
HABIT Medium tree or large shrub
BARK Soft and corky, young branches glabrous
LEAVES Lanceolate, margins undulate, aniseed smell
FLOWERS White, polystamenous, Oct – Nov
FRUIT 5mm, flat summit
HABITAT Along streams or lower slopes
COMMUNITY Closed Forest
Correct Answer
A. Anetholea anisata
Explanation
Anetholea anisata is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. It is a medium-sized tree or large shrub with soft and corky bark. The leaves are lanceolate with undulate margins and have an aniseed smell. The flowers are white and polystamenous, blooming in October and November. The fruit is small, measuring 5mm with a flat summit. Anetholea anisata is typically found along streams or lower slopes in closed forest communities.
28.
HABIT Tree or shrub
SIZE 6m
BARK Branchlets red-brown
LEAVES Opposite, lanceolate, discolorous
FLOWERS Rotate, solitary, petals pink or white, stamens deep pink; Spring
FRUIT Berry, ovoid, smooth, yellow to orange
COMMUNITY Closed Forest
Correct Answer
C. Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
Explanation
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It is a tree or shrub that grows up to 6m in size. The branchlets have a red-brown color. The leaves are lanceolate and opposite, with discolorous coloring. The flowers are solitary and rotate-shaped, with pink or white petals and deep pink stamens, blooming in Spring. The fruit is an ovoid, smooth berry that is yellow to orange in color. This plant is typically found in closed forest communities.
29.
HABIT Tree or shrub
BARK Young branches hairy
LEAVES Ovate, large oil glands
FLOWERS White, rotate, petaloid sepals, axilliary
FRUIT Capsule with persistent sepals
HABITAT Close to streams, sheltered valleys
COMMUNITY Closed Forest, Tall Open Forest
Correct Answer
D. Backhousia myrtifolia
Explanation
Backhousia myrtifolia is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It is a tree or shrub with young branches that are hairy. The leaves are ovate and have large oil glands. The flowers are white with rotate petaloid sepals, and they are found in the axils of the plant. The fruit is a capsule with persistent sepals. Backhousia myrtifolia is typically found close to streams and in sheltered valleys, and it is commonly found in closed forests and tall open forests.
30.
HABIT Tall tree
SIZE >40m
BARK Deeply fissured, stringy, red-brown
LEAVES Ovate, dull, discolorous, white underneath, false whorls of 4 leaves, recurved margin
FLOWERS Cream, polystamenous, Oct – Dec
FRUIT Fused capsules in 7’s, globose
HABITAT Heavy soils, forest margins
COMMUNITY Tall Open Forest, Tall Forest; emergent
Correct Answer
E. Syncarpia glomulifera
Explanation
Syncarpia glomulifera is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It is a tall tree with a size of over 40m. Its bark is deeply fissured, stringy, and red-brown. The leaves are ovate, dull, discolorous, white underneath, and arranged in false whorls of 4 leaves with a recurved margin. The flowers are cream in color and polystamenous, blooming from October to December. The fruit consists of fused capsules in groups of 7 and is globose in shape. It is commonly found in heavy soils and forest margins, specifically in Tall Open Forest and Tall Forest communities.
31.
HABIT Small shrub
SIZE 1m
LEAVES Opposite, circular, 3-6mm x 2-5mm
FLOWERS Rotate, white, solitary, stalkless, upper axils, same size as leaves
FRUIT 2mm capsule concealed in leaves
HABITAT Damp heath, sheltered, rocky, sandy
COMMUNITY Heath
Correct Answer
B. Baekea imbricata
32.
HABIT Weeping shrub
SIZE 3-4m x 3-4m
LEAVES Opposite, 1mm wide, arching
FLOWERS Rotate, white, solitary, 5mm, xmas
FRUIT 2mm capsule
HABITAT Damp places near water
COMMUNITY Heath
Correct Answer
C. Baekea linifolia
Explanation
Baekea linifolia is the correct answer because its description matches the given information. It is a weeping shrub with opposite leaves that are narrow (1mm wide) and arching. It has small white flowers that are solitary and rotate, and it produces small capsules as fruit. It is commonly found in damp places near water in heath communities.
33.
HABIT Tree or shrub
SIZE 0.5 – 4m
LEAVES Whorled, linear, grey green
FLOWERS Inflorescence red, flowers on one-sided spikes, fused staminal bundle, on old wood
FRUIT Sessile, persistent capsule
HABITAT Poor, dry soils
COMMUNITY W.A.
Correct Answer
D. Calothamnus quadrifidus
Explanation
Calothamnus quadrifidus is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is a tree or shrub that can grow between 0.5 to 4 meters in size. It has whorled, linear, grey-green leaves and red flowers that are arranged in one-sided spikes. The flowers have a fused staminal bundle and are found on old wood. The fruit is a sessile, persistent capsule. It typically grows in poor, dry soils and is found in Western Australia.
34.
HABIT Shrub, terminal buds with bud scales
SIZE 0.5-2m
LEAVES Alternate, linear, 1mm wide, margins finely toothed, aromatic
FLOWERS Sepals ovate with prominent awns (threads), persistant. Petals white to pink, stellate.
FRUIT Red to purple fruit, nut
HABITAT Sandstone
COMMUNITY Heath, woodland and open forest
Correct Answer
D. Calytrix tetragona
Explanation
Calytrix tetragona is the correct answer because it matches the given description. The plant is a shrub with terminal buds that have bud scales. It has alternate, linear leaves that are 1mm wide with finely toothed margins and an aromatic scent. The flowers have ovate sepals with prominent awns and white to pink stellate petals. The fruit is red to purple in color and nut-like. The plant is found in sandstone habitats and is commonly found in heath, woodland, and open forest communities.
35.
HABIT Shrub, compact rounded
SIZE 1-1.5m
LEAVES Green, 6-12mm, opposite, decussate, lemon scent
FLOWERS White, age to red. Pendulous terminal clusters of 4+ tubular flowers, one prominent curved style
FRUIT nut
HABITAT Ornamental
COMMUNITY WA
Correct Answer
E. Darwinia citriodora
Explanation
The given description mentions that the leaves are green, opposite, decussate, and have a lemon scent. Among the options, Darwinia citriodora is the only species that matches this description. It is a shrub with compact rounded habit, has white flowers that age to red, and produces nut-like fruits. Additionally, it is an ornamental plant commonly found in Western Australia (WA). Therefore, the correct answer is Darwinia citriodora.
36.
HABIT Erect/ decumbent shrub, Irregularly branched
SIZE 0.3-2m
LEAVES Needle-like, bundled, opposite linear, smells like perfume
FLOWERS Tubular, 7 per cluster, white, ages to red, style erect or curved; winter to summer
FRUIT nut
HABITAT Shallow sandstone, coastal
COMMUNITY Heath + Open Forest + Woodland
Correct Answer
F. Darwinia fascicularis
Explanation
Darwinia fascicularis is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is an erect or decumbent shrub that is irregularly branched. The leaves are needle-like, bundled, and opposite linear, with a perfume-like smell. The flowers are tubular, white in color, and occur in clusters of 7. The style of the flower can be erect or curved. It is found in shallow sandstone coastal habitats and is commonly found in heath, open forest, and woodland communities.
37.
HABIT Spreading shrub/groundcover, almost horizontal
SIZE To 0.5m high, 1m spread
LEAVES Opposite leaves, flattened cylinders (like a banana), grey-green
FLOWERS Tubular flowers in clusters towards end of branchlets, petals 1mm yellow to reddish, style 4-8 mm; late spring to summer (nov-feb)
FRUIT Nut
HABITAT Sandy skeletal rocky soil, central W NSW
COMMUNITY Heath + open forest
Correct Answer
G. Homoranthus flavescens
Explanation
Homoranthus flavescens is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is a spreading shrub/groundcover that grows up to 0.5m high and 1m spread. It has opposite leaves that are flattened cylinders and grey-green in color. The flowers are tubular and yellow to reddish in color, and they appear in clusters towards the end of branchlets during late spring to summer. The habitat described, sandy skeletal rocky soil in central W NSW, is also suitable for Homoranthus flavescens.
38.
HABIT Shrub SIZE 3.5m
LEAVES Alternate, crowded and linear
FLOWERS Polystamenous, white, sessile, crowded on leafy side branches or axils; Oct to Dec
FRUIT Capsule, soft, persistent
HABITAT Open ground
COMMUNITY Open forest + heath
Correct Answer
H. Kunzea ambigua
Explanation
Kunzea ambigua is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. It is a shrub that grows up to 3.5m in size. The leaves are alternate, crowded, and linear. The flowers are polystamenous, white, and crowded on leafy side branches or axils, blooming from October to December. The fruit is a soft, persistent capsule. Kunzea ambigua is found in open ground habitats and is commonly found in open forest and heath communities.
39.
HABIT Erect or ascending shrub
SIZE 2m
LEAVES Slender, hairy stems; leaves oblanceolate, 3-9mm, longitudinal veins
FLOWERS Pink to purple or white flowers, in head-like clusters at end of branches; petals 1mm, stamens 4mm. Sep-Oct
FRUIT Soft capsule
HABITAT Coast and ranges, damp
COMMUNITY Heath and open forest
Correct Answer
I. Kunzea capitata
Explanation
Kunzea capitata is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is an erect or ascending shrub that grows up to 2m in size. The leaves are slender and hairy, with oblanceolate shape and longitudinal veins. The flowers are pink to purple or white, arranged in head-like clusters at the end of branches, with small petals and stamens. The fruit is a soft capsule. It is found in coastal and range areas, in damp habitats, and is typically found in heath and open forest communities.
40.
HABIT Woody shrub SIZE 1-4m
LEAVES Alternate, concave, lanceolate, sharp tip, 5-15mm
FLOWERS Pink, rotate, solitary, 10-20mm, petals 3-7mm; irregular flowering time, often March
FRUIT 10mm capsule, 5 seed chambers
HABITAT Moist, sandstone shrubland
COMMUNITY Heath
Correct Answer
J. Leptospermum squarrosum
Explanation
Leptospermum squarrosum is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is a woody shrub that can grow up to 4 meters in size. Its leaves are alternate, concave, lanceolate, with a sharp tip and measure 5-15mm. The flowers are pink, rotate, solitary, with petals measuring 3-7mm, and they often bloom in March. The fruit is a 10mm capsule with 5 seed chambers. Leptospermum squarrosum is commonly found in moist, sandstone shrubland habitats, particularly in heath communities.
41.
HABIT Shrub or small tree
SIZE 2-5m
LEAVES Alternate, broad obovate to narrow elliptic, blunt, silky, 10-20mm, 3 obscure veins
FLOWERS White, rotate, solitary or 2 together, 7-15mm; spring
FRUIT Silky capsule, not persistent
HABITAT Sandy soil
COMMUNITY Heath + open forest
Correct Answer
K. Leptospermum trinervium
Explanation
Leptospermum trinervium is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is a shrub or small tree with alternate leaves that are broad obovate to narrow elliptic, blunt, and silky. The flowers are white, rotate, and solitary or in pairs, and the fruit is a silky capsule that is not persistent. It is found in sandy soil in heath and open forest communities.
42.
HABIT Pendulous, dense, large shrub. Prostrate form available.
SIZE to 6m high x 3m
LEAVES Small, light green phyllodes 2-3cm long, 1cm wide; sticky
FLOWERS Pale yellow balls in spring
FRUIT Pods 4-6 cm long, 5mm wide
HABITAT VIC
Correct Answer
A. Acacia howittii
Explanation
Acacia howittii is the correct answer because it matches the description provided. The plant is described as a pendulous, dense, large shrub with a prostrate form available. It has small, light green phyllodes, pale yellow flowers in spring, and pods that are 4-6 cm long and 5mm wide. The habitat is mentioned as VIC, which could refer to Victoria, Australia where Acacia howittii is native to.
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HABIT Erect or spreading shrub or tree
SIZE to 6m
LEAVES Microscopic hairs on phyllodes, narrow elliptic
FLOWERS Yellow perfumed ball-shaped flowers in racemes, late winter and spring, 5-merous
FRUIT Long, narrow pod
HABITAT Clay soils
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland
Correct Answer
B. Acacia fimbriata
Explanation
Acacia fimbriata is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It is an erect or spreading shrub or tree that can grow up to 6m in size. The leaves have microscopic hairs on phyllodes and are narrow elliptic in shape. The flowers are yellow, perfumed, ball-shaped, and are arranged in racemes. They bloom in late winter and spring and have 5 petals. The fruit of Acacia fimbriata is long and narrow. It is also found in clay soils and is commonly found in open forests and woodlands.
44.
HABIT Bushy or openly branched shrub, erect or weeping
SIZE to 5m
LEAVES linear or lanceolate phyllode, prominent veins
FLOWERS Globular, in pairs, deep pink/red
FRUIT Flat pods 5cm long
HABITAT VIC
Correct Answer
C. Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze'
Explanation
The given characteristics of the plant - bushy or openly branched shrub, erect or weeping habit, linear or lanceolate phyllode leaves with prominent veins, globular deep pink/red flowers, and flat pods 5cm long - match the description of Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze'.
45.
HABIT Prickly, dense shrub (good habitat plant)
SIZE 1-3m high x 2m
LEAVES Rigid, dark phyllodes to 2cm with sharp point
FLOWERS Cream yellow spikes in winter + spring
FRUIT Long, narrow pod
HABITAT Sandy soil
COMMUNITY Open Forest, Woodland, Heath
Correct Answer
D. Acacia oxycedrus
Explanation
Acacia oxycedrus is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It is a prickly, dense shrub that grows to a height of 1-3m and has rigid, dark phyllodes with sharp points. It produces cream yellow spikes in winter and spring and has long, narrow pods. It is also known to grow in sandy soil and can be found in open forest, woodland, and heath communities.
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HABIT Prostrate to erect shrub with angular + flattened reddish-grey branches
SIZE to 2m
LEAVES Phyllode, elliptic to ovate with red margins, prominent mid-vein
FLOWERS Globular, pale yellow heads in axillary racemes, flowers May - August
FRUIT Narrow, erect, curved brown pod to 11cm long, 5mm wide with thickened margins
HABITAT Coastal areas, sandy soils
COMMUNITY Open Forest, Woodland, Heath
Correct Answer
E. Acacia myrtifolia
Explanation
The correct answer is Acacia myrtifolia because it matches the description given in the question. It is a prostrate to erect shrub with angular and flattened reddish-grey branches, growing up to 2m in size. The leaves are elliptic to ovate with red margins and a prominent mid-vein. The flowers are pale yellow heads in axillary racemes, blooming from May to August. The fruit is a narrow, erect, curved brown pod with thickened margins. It is commonly found in coastal areas with sandy soils, in open forests, woodlands, and heath communities.
47.
HABIT Slender prostrate to erect shrub with angular or flattened stems
SIZE to 1.5m
LEAVES Phyllodes sparse, narrow linear, bluish, prominent mid-vein, new leaves pink.
FLOWERS Globular, pale yellow heads in short racemes, perfumed, flowers Apr- Sep
FRUIT Oblong, bluish grey/reddish pod
HABITAT Coastal areas, sandy soils
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland + heath
Correct Answer
F. Acacia suaveolens
Explanation
Acacia suaveolens is the correct answer because it matches the description given in the question. It is a slender prostrate to erect shrub with angular or flattened stems, grows up to 1.5m in size, has sparse narrow linear bluish leaves with a prominent mid-vein, and produces globular pale yellow flowers in short racemes from April to September. Its fruit is described as oblong and bluish grey/reddish in color. It is found in coastal areas with sandy soils and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands, and heath communities.
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HABIT Erect shrub or small tree, finely-fissured bark, angular reddish stems
SIZE to 3m
LEAVES Bipinnate, discolorous
FLOWERS Terminal heads of 6-15 large globular cream to golden flowers on racemes to 8cm long, flowers March to July
FRUIT Dark reddish-brown oblong pod with thickened margins
HABITAT Sandstone
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland + heath
Correct Answer
G. Acacia terminalis
Explanation
The given description of the plant matches the characteristics of Acacia terminalis. It is an erect shrub or small tree with finely-fissured bark and angular reddish stems. The leaves are bipinnate and discolorous. The flowers are large and globular, cream to golden in color, and arranged in terminal heads on racemes. The fruit is a dark reddish-brown oblong pod with thickened margins. Acacia terminalis is commonly found in sandstone habitats and is part of open forests, woodlands, and heath communities.
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HABIT Prickly shrub
SIZE to 2m
LEAVES Needle-like, short, stiff phyllodes, sharpy pointed
FLOWERS Globular cream or pale yellow solitary heads on a long slender stalk, flowers June to September
FRUIT Curved, flat pod to 6cm long, 5mm wide
HABITAT Sandy soil
COMMUNITY Open forest, woodland + heath
Correct Answer
H. Acacia ulicifolia
Explanation
The correct answer is Acacia ulicifolia because it matches all the given characteristics. It is a prickly shrub with needle-like, short, stiff phyllodes that are sharply pointed. It produces globular cream or pale yellow solitary heads on a long slender stalk, and its fruit is a curved, flat pod. It is found in sandy soil and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands, and heath communities.
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HABIT Shrub SIZE 4-5m h+w
LEAVES Elliptical, 2cm long
FLOWERS Globular clusters of 25mm diameter at ends of branches, purple with yellow tipped stamens, late spring to mid summer.
FRUIT Woody capsule persistent
HABITAT Sandy soil
COMMUNITY WA
Correct Answer
L. Melaleuca nesopHila
Explanation
Melaleuca nesophila is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is a shrub that grows to a size of 4-5m in height and width. The leaves are elliptical and 2cm long. The flowers are globular clusters with a diameter of 25mm and are purple with yellow tipped stamens. The fruit is a woody capsule that persists. It is found in sandy soil and in the WA community.