Pentachondra pumila
| Carpet Heath | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Pentachondra |
| Species: | P. pumila |
| Binomial name | |
| Pentachondra pumila (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) R.Br. | |
Pentachondra pumila, the Carpet Heath is a small plant in the Heath family.[1]
A semi alpine plant growing above the tree line in Australia and New Zealand. The form is in prostrate mats 3 cm high and 40 cm across. Frilly flowers and red fruit may appear at the same time.
References
- ↑ "Pentachondra pumila". Plant Net - Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
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