Coast Ballart

August 22, 2024 Glenda Scott

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:

LEARN MORE : Species profile for this plant at VicFlora. Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

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