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Callistemon linearis (Schrad. & J.C.Wendl.) Colvill ex Sweet
Family Myrtaceae
Common name: Narrow-leaved Bottlebrush

Callistemon linearis (Schrad. & J.C.Wendl.) Colvill ex Sweet APNI*

Synonyms: Metrosideros glandulosa Desf. APNI*
Metrosideros linearis (Schrad. & J.C.Wendl.) Sm. APNI*

Description: Stiff shrub to c. 3 m high.

Leaves linear, 4–10 cm long, 1–3 mm wide, channelled or sometimes flat, margins thickened, thick, scabrous on lower surface, lateral veins inconspicuous.

Spikes usually 5–10 cm long, mostly 45–50 mm, occasionally to 60 mm diam.; rachis and hypanthia pubescent at first. Filaments c. 20–25 mm long, pale red; anthers dark. Capsules c. 7 mm diam.


Illustration
M. Maiden

Habit
Photo J. Plaza

Flower
Photo J. Plaza

Herbarium
Sheet

Flowering: late spring to early summer.

Distribution and occurrence: Grows in damp places, widespread on the coast and ranges; north from Nerriga.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, NT, CT, NWS, CWS, NWP
Other Australian states: Qld
AVH map***

Text by R. D. Spencer & P. F. Lumley
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 2 (1991)


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***The AVH map option provides a detailed interactive Australia wide distribution map drawn from collections held by all major Australian herbaria participating in the Australian Virtual Herbarium project.
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