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Pentachondra pumila

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Carpet Heath
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P. pumila
Binomial name
Pentachondra pumila

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

  1. ^ "Pentachondra pumila". Plant Net - Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 21, 2012.