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Calothamnus blepharospermus F.Muell.

Reference: Fragm. (Mueller) 3:111 (1862)
Conservation Code: Not threatened
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Shrub, 0.3-3 m high. Fl. red, Jan to Feb or Jul. Yellow/orange/red sand, white sandy clay. Sandplains, dunes.

Distribution

IBRA Regions: Geraldton Sandplains, Yalgoo.
IBRA Subregions: Edel, Geraldton Hills, Lesueur Sandplain.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Carnamah, Chapman Valley, Dandaragan, Greater Geraldton, Northampton, Shark Bay.