Cartonema philydroides
| Cartonema philydroides | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Genus: | Cartonema |
| Species: | C. philydroides
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| Binomial name | |
| Cartonema philydroides F.Muell. | |
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
- ^ Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.