Hibbertia

plant genus

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Hibbertia is a genus of Australasian shrubs belonging to the family Dilleniaceae. These plants are known for their showy yellow or white flowers, which have numerous stamens and five petals that detach easily. Some species within the Hibbertia genus are cultivated as ornamentals. The genus is quite diverse, with over 100 species found in Australia alone, and others extending from Madagascar to Fiji.12

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Dilleniaceae
…this is especially true of Hibbertia. Some species of Hibbertia are plants of dry and open habitats; they have very reduced leaves and flattened stems that are the main photosynthetic organ of the plant. Hibbertia also has exceptionally variable flowers. In general, flowers of Dilleniaceae lack nectaries and are probably…
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…this is especially true of Hibbertia. Some species of Hibbertia are plants of dry and open habitats; they have very reduced leaves and flattened stems that are the main photosynthetic organ of the plant. Hibbertia also has exceptionally variable flowers. In general, flowers of Dilleniaceae lack nectaries and are probably…
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