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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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Genus: | Maireana |
Species: | M. ciliata
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Maireana ciliata | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Kochia ciliata F.Muell. |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Maireana ciliata (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ a b George, Alexander S. (1984). Flora of Australia: Volume 4; Phytolaccaceae to Chenopodiaceae (PDF). Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service. pp. 190–192.