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Pimelea linifolia

Rice Flower

Thymelaeaceae

Description:

A slender, bushy shrub with fine, narrow leaves and clusters of small, fragrant white flowers in spring. Naturally occurring in heathlands, woodlands, and dry forests, it is well-suited for native gardens, coastal plantings, and biodiversity-focused landscapes.

Pruning encourages a more compact form and prolonged flowering.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds and insects

  • Hardy and low-maintenance

  • Ideal for hedging, borders, and small gardens

Natural Habitat:

Seacoast, Wallum Woodlands, Dry Eucalypt Forest, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained, Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Variable common shrub to 1m

Attracts:

Butterflies, Insectivorous birds, Bees

Flower Colour:

White

Pimelea linifolia - Rice Flower

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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