Calandrinia polyandra (Parakeelya)
Botanical Information
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Genus | Calandrinia |
| Species | polyandra |
| Category | Annuals |
| Origin | Found in Western Australia from the coast of the north-west south and east to the Nullarbour Plain into South Australia. It is common and quite widespread. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 10 - 40 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A short lived plant with one to many ascending stems and linear leaves. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Habitat | Grows in sand or loam and can be found in floodplains and on stony plains. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are linear to oblong, succulent to fleshy and 4 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Pink or red flowers found in racemes with each floret 15 -20 mm in size opening for only one day. |
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