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Nuytsia
The journal of the Western Australian Herbarium

Three new species of Lechenaultia (Goodeniaceae) from south-west Western Australia, and a new key to the genus
SAGE, L.W.

The new species, Lechenaultia galactites L.W. Sage, L. magnifica L.W. Sage and L. hortii L.W. Sage are described and illustrated. All three species are known from the South West Botanical province of Western Australia and all have conservation priority. A new key to Lechenaultia is provided.