![]() They are reasonably large, often very colourful and are sometimes spotted.Įremophila with young fruit, west of Paraburdoo, WAThe common name Emu Bush derives from the erroneous belief that the fruits are commonly eaten by emus and that the chemical changes occurring in the seed during digestion improve the rate of seed germination after excretion. The flowers are more or less tubular in shape with distinct upper and lower lips. Many have greyish, hairy foliage to reflect the sun's rays while other have a shiny, sticky coating on the foliage to prevent moisture loss. Those Eremophilas that occur in the harshest of climates have developed methods to cope with the severe conditions. The largest number of species is located in Western Australia with the greatest density centred on the Wiluna area. ![]() Currently over 200 species of Eremophila are recognised, and there may be another 100 or so awaiting formal identification.Įremophilas are found in the semi-arid and arid regions and across all mainland states and the Northern Territory. All species of Eremophila are endemic or confined to Australia. The family occurs mainly in Australia where it is represented by two genera, Eremophila and Myoporum. They are small to medium shrubs or small trees. "desert loving", referring to the natural habitat of many of the species.Įremophilas belong to the family Myoporaceae which is distributed throughout temperate and tropical climates. Updated 2011 to include Eremophilas from western NSW, Flinders Ranges and western Qld.ĭesert lover by name and desert lover by nature, the name Eremophila comes from the Greek words for “desert” and “to love”, i.e.
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