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Common Dampiera
Dampiera linearis

One of the plants that gives mass displays along roadsides in country areas. The common dampiera flower has five petals and is said to look like a hand. This species has intense royal blue flowers which separate them from other similar flowers such as leschenaultia.
FLOWERS: July to November.
DISTRIBUTION: Widespread in the south-west and is grown as a garden plant.

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Information from Common Wildflowers of the South-West Forests by Andrew Brown, Greg Keighery and Carolyn Thomson. Published by the Department of Conservation and Land Management.