Maireana aphylla
Maireana aphylla, also known as cotton bush or leafless bluebush, is a leafless (or almost leafless) shrub that is endemic to Australia. It is usually rounded in form and grows to around 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) in height.
Cotton bush | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Genus: | Maireana |
Species: | M. aphylla |
Binomial name | |
Maireana aphylla (R.Br.) Paul G.Wilson | |
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The species occurs in all mainland states and territories apart from the Australian Capital Territory.
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References
- "Maireana aphylla ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- "Maireana aphylla ". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- PlantNET – New South Wales Flora Online Maireana aphylla
External links
Media related to Maireana aphylla at Wikimedia Commons Media related to Maireana aphylla (fruit) at Wikimedia Commons- Maireana aphylla (photo)
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