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Monotoca submutica

Monotoca submutica is a member of the Epacridaceae family, endemic to Tasmania, Australia. It is very similar in appearance to Monotoca glauca with the key difference being M. submuticas noticeably smaller leaves (usually <12mm long). It's a common branched shrub found in scrubby vegetation throughout south and western Tasmania, predominantly in subalpine regions.

Description

Monotoca submutica is a bushy shrub or small tree standing 1-3m tall. It has small rigid leaves (<12mm) with parallel veins on the abaxial surface, with some reticulations between the outer veins. It flowers in spring, producing white flowers, made up of 5 petals <5mm in length.

Habitat

"M. submutica has been documented as being present throughout Tasmania including some coastal islands. However, it's most abundant in the nutrient-poor soils of the west and south-western wilderness. It can be found at a wide range of altitudes, from near sea level to where it dominates at the sub-alpine regions of 800-1050m asl. > " />