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Richea dracophylla, commonly known as dragon heath or pineapple candleheath, is an endemic shrub of Tasmania, Australia. It is widespread across the south-eastern regions of Tasmania, particularly in montane and subalpine environments. The species is names for its striking, spirally arranged leaves which resemble the scales of a dragon, and its dense candle-like floral spikes.
Richea dracophylla is endemic to Tasmania and occurs in a variety of habitats, including rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, montane regions, and subalpine areas. It is particularly prevalent in the south-eastern part of the state, with notable population in Wellington Park, Tasman National Parks, as well as on Bruny and Maria Islands.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Richea dracophylla by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
