About Wahlenbergia ceracea Lothian
Scientific name: Wahlenbergia ceracea Lothian. The specific epithet "ceracea" derives from the Latin word cerae, meaning waxy, giving the species its common name, the waxy bluebell. It is a small herbaceous plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family, and it is native to eastern Australia. This perennial herb typically grows to a height between 0.1 and 1.1 metres (0 to 4 feet). It blooms in summer, from October to February, and produces blue, pink, or white flowers. It has no leaves on its upper sections, and is mostly hairless, with only occasional sparse hairs near the base. This species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
