Maireana cheelii
(R. H. Anderson) Paul G. Wilson
Chariot wheels
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMaireana cheelii, commonly known as chariot wheels, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a small, erect perennial with more or less terete leaves, bisexual flowers arranged singly or in pairs, and a stiff, cottony fruiting perianth with a wheel-shaped wing.
Description
A small tufted herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20 cm tall. It has a swollen taproot. The branches are slender and woolly. The leaves are alternate and narrow and fleshy. They are 5-9 cm long.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
Notes
It is an at risk species.
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
