Scaevola anchusifolia

Scientific name

Scaevola anchusifolia

Common name

Silky scaevola

Plant description

An erect or decumbent shrub, growing to 1.5 m high. Coastcare has only discovered one plant remaining in Cottesloe and cuttings have been taken in an effort to reintroduce more plants to the area. Silky scaevola grows on limestone ridges and sand dunes.

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Flower colour

Pale blue, white or pink

Flowering months

June to November