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Cartonema philydroides

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Cartonema philydroides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Cartonema
Species:
C. philydroides
Binomial name
Cartonema philydroides

Cartonema philydroides is a herb in the Commelinaceae family.[1]

The perennial caespitose herb typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.5 metres (0.3 to 1.6 ft). It blooms between October and December producing yellow flowers.

It is found among sand dunes and in winter-wet areas along the west coast in the Mid West, Wheatbelt, Peel and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cartonema philydroides". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.