Pinnate goodenia

Goodenia macmillanii

''Goodenia macmillanii'', commonly known as pinnate goodenia, is a flowering plant that is endemic to Victoria, Australia. It is a short-lived perennial which grows up to 50 cm high with pinnate leaves with leaflets that have toothed margins. Although eastern species of the genus usually have yellow flowers, ''G. macmillanii'' has flowers which are mauve to purple. These appear between November and February in the species' native range.
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Naming

The species was first formally described by Victorian Government Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller in 1859 in ''Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae''. The specific epithet honours Gippsland pioneer and explorer Angus McMillan.

Status

The species is listed as "vulnerable" on the Department of Sustainability and Environment's ''Advisory List of Rare Or Threatened Plants In Victoria''.

Habitat

It occurs on rocky slopes in the valleys of the Macalister, Snowy and Deddick Rivers.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyGoodeniaceae
GenusGoodenia
SpeciesG. macmillanii
Photographed in
Australia