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Friday, 18 December 2015 20:34

Hibbertia Turramurra Listed as Critically Endangered

About a year ago the discovery of a new species of Hibbertia in was announced. The species, with the scientific name Hibbertia sp Turramurra and common name of Julian’s Hibbertia, was officially listed as critically endangered under the Threatened Species Act in September.

There are eleven known plants in South Turramurra, six in Cheltenham and one in Ryde. A management plan is in place to prevent disturbance and competition from weeds.