Epacris gunnii

Coral Heath

Flowering: September through December

Usual habitat/distribution: Pretty common amongst the subalpine areas in damp, marshy areas.

Status: Not listed

Description: An erect shrub that can get up to 1m tall. Leaves are small, sharp and pointy with the base clasping the stem, evenly spaced down the stem. White flowers which are denser at the top of the stem becoming more spread out further down. Flowers are about 5mm in size.

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