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Dysphania melanocarpa

Dysphania melanocarpa (J.M.Black) Mosyakin & Clemants
Dysphania melanocarpa
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Dysphania melanocarpa, known as black crumbweed, is an annual herb found in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. It is part of the Chenopodiaceae family and was described in 2008 by Mosyakin and Clemants, based on earlier work by J.M. Black.

Description

Dysphania melanocarpa is an annual herb native to arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. It is distributed across several Australian states, including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The species is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the goosefoot family. The scientific name was published in 2008 by Mosyakin and Clemants, with the original material attributed to J.M. Black. This plant is adapted to dry environments and is part of the diverse flora of Australia's interior.

Distribution

SE · Czechoslovakia · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia

Synonyms

Dysphania melanocarpa f. leucocarpaChenopodium carinatum f. leucocarpumChenopodium carinatum var. melanocarpumChenopodium melanocarpumChenopodium melanocarpum f. leucocarpum

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