Stats

Lifespan: Perennial
Size: Large
Diet: Photosynthetic
Biome: Tropical rainforest
Range: Australia
Movement: Sessile
Breeding: Seeds
Defense: Armor
Status: Uncommon

About

Golden Penda is a tree native to the rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia, and is best known for its beautiful yellow flowers. Its flowers are particularly striking and long-lasting, often lasting up to 12 hours, and are a favorite among gardeners.

Life cycle

1.
seed
A dormant seed waits for water and warmth before germinating.
2.
sprout
A first shoot emerges with cotyledon leaves and a tap root reaching down.
3.
sapling
A young plant grows true leaves and a stem or trunk, putting on height each season.
4.
mature
Fully grown, flowering or fruiting at adult size.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Xanthostemon
Species: Xanthostemon chrysanthus