Coast Ballart
Exocarpos syrticola
DRAFT entry - under review
COMMON NAME : Coast Ballart
BOTANICAL NAME : Exocarpos syrticola
FAMILY : Santalaceae
PLANT GROUP : Shrubs
SIZE : Medium 2-5m
EVC : Coastal Dune Scrub
CONSERVATION STATUS : Endangered
LOCAL NOTES:
Although Coast Ballart is listed as endangered in Victoria it is locally common throughout the Coastal Reserve and in some remnant bush in the Sandy Point township.
It is a much branched shrub with tiny leaves and flowers. It has a purplish fruit on the end of a white fruiting receptacle which is attractive to birds.
Contributor : CT
LEARN MORE:
Species profile for this plant at ALA
Atlas of Living Australia.
Species profile for this plant at VicFlora
Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
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