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Stylidiaceae

Subfamily Stylidioideae

W/C = Wild Collected
Stylidium debile F.Muell.

  • Common Name: Grass Trigger Plant
  • Family: Stylidiaceae R.Br.

  • Country of Origin: Australia
  • Habitat:

  • Description: A small plant with purple flowers, approximately 4mm across with the stamen held back under tension until the flower is disturbed. The stamen then swings around across the face of the flower.
  • Culture: Grow like subtropical drosera, with acidic soil, constant moisture and strong light.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200600059
  • Source: Doug Darnowski via ICPS Conf (Opel)
  • Accession Date: 06-08-2006
  • Bench: 2309 - Temperate Carnivores
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 10-25-2011
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: euasterid II
  • Order: Asterales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Stylidiaceae
  • SubFamily: Stylidioideae
  • Tribe:
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