''Calytrix superba'', commonly known as the superb star-flower, is a species of plant in the myrtle family

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that is endemic to Western Australia. The shrub typically grows to a height of . It usually blooms between December and February producing pink-red star-shaped flowers. Found on flats in a small area in the

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between Carnamah, Coorow and Dangara where it grows in sandy lateritic soils.

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{{Taxonbar, from=Q15400456 Plants described in 1963 superba Flora of Western Australia