Scaevola parvifolia
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Fan flower, Camel weed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaScaevola parvifolia (common name - camel weed) is an erect, many stemmed perennial in the family Goodeniaceae, which is native to Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and South Australia. It grows to a height of 0.6 m, and its blue-purple flowers may be seen from March to October.
Description
A herb. It is erect and spreading. It grows 20-50 cm high. The flowers are pale blue or purple.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Traditional Uses
Australia*,
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical places. It grows on sand, clays or loams. It can grow in arid places.
Production
There are about 100 Scaevola species.
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- Wheeler, J.R.(ed.), 1992, Flora of the Kimberley Region. CALM, Western Australian Herbarium, p 902
