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Scleranthus biflorus

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Scleranthus biflorus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Scleranthus
Species:
S. biflorus
Binomial name
Scleranthus biflorus

Scleranthus biflorus is a cushion-bush found in Australia and New Zealand. Other common names include the knawel and two-flowered knawel.

A common plant in grassland, particularly at higher altitudes. It may be in the form of a mat. Or a multi branched, spreading perennial herb. This species is under review, and new taxa are planned.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Scleranthus biflorus". Plant Net - NSW Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 26, 2012.