Tetragonia cristata
Tetragonia cristata is a member of the genus Tetragonia endemic to Australia.
| Tetragonia cristata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Tetragonia |
| Species: | T. cristata |
| Binomial name | |
| Tetragonia cristata A.M.Prescott | |
The annual herb has a prostrate habit and typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 30 centimetres (0.6 to 11.8 in) and has stems up of 60 cm (24 in) in length. It blooms between July and September producing yellow flowers.[1]
Often found on clay flats and amongst granite outcrops it has a scattered distribution throughout the Mid West region of Western Australia where it grows in sandy or clay soils.[1]
References
- "Tetragonia cristata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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