Maireana ciliata, the fissure weed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae.[2] It is native to Australia (except Western Australia and Tasmania), and has been introduced to South Africa.[1] A decumbent perennial usually only reaching 10 cm (4 in) high, it is typically found growing in deserts or dry shrublands.[2][1]

Maireana ciliata
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Living specimen
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Maireana
Species:
M. ciliata
Binomial name
Maireana ciliata
Synonyms[1]

Kochia ciliata F.Muell.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Maireana ciliata (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b George, Alexander S. (1984). Flora of Australia: Volume 4; Phytolaccaceae to Chenopodiaceae (PDF). Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service. pp. 190–192.