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Frankenia serpyllifolia

Frankenia serpyllifolia Lindl.
Frankenia serpyllifolia
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Frankenia serpyllifolia, a flowering plant in the family Frankeniaceae, is native to several regions in Australia, including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. It is a small, spreading shrub known for its pink flowers and is commonly referred to as bristly sea-heath.

Description

Frankenia serpyllifolia, described by Lindl. in 1848, is a member of the Frankeniaceae family. It is distributed across multiple Australian states and territories, where it grows as a low, spreading shrub. The plant is characterized by its pink flowers and is commonly called bristly sea-heath.

Distribution

New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Victoria · Western Australia

Synonyms

Frankenia angustipetalaFrankenia pauciflora var. serpyllifoliaFrankenia serpyllifolia var. eremophila

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