Allocasuarina spinosissima
Allocasuarina spinosissima (C.Gardner) L.A.S.Johnson
Allocasuarina spinosissima is a flowering plant species in the Casuarinaceae family, native to Western Australia. It is a monoecious shrub with scale-like leaves arranged in whorls of nine to eleven. The plant produces fruiting cones 10–23 mm long, which contain winged seeds measuring 5.5–7.0 mm in length.
Description
This species is part of the genus Allocasuarina and was published in 1989. It is characterized by its reduced, scale-like foliage and distinct fruiting cones. Allocasuarina spinosissima is endemic to Western Australia and is adapted to local environmental conditions.
Distribution
Western Australia
Synonyms
Casuarina spinosissima