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Brigalow Burr

Sclerolaena tetracuspis (C.T.White) A.J.Scott
Brigalow Burr
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Sclerolaena tetracuspis, known as Brigalow Burr or Dog Burr, is a flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is a sprawling perennial shrub native to eastern Australia, specifically New South Wales and Queensland. The plant is typically found growing in heavy soils.

Description

Sclerolaena tetracuspis is a perennial shrub with an intricately branched, sprawling growth habit. It is part of the Chenopodiaceae family and is native to the eastern regions of Australia. The species is commonly found in New South Wales and Queensland, where it thrives in heavy soil conditions. It was first described in 1978 and is known by the common names Brigalow Burr and Dog Burr.

Other common names

Brigalow BurrDog Burr

Distribution

New South Wales · Queensland

Synonyms

Bassia tetracuspis

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