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Glossostigma elatinoides

Glossostigma elatinoides (Benth.) Hook.f.
Glossostigma elatinoides
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Glossostigma elatinoides, commonly known as small mud-mat, is a flowering plant in the Phrymaceae family. It is native to the eastern states of Australia and is characterized by its small size and mauve flowers.

Description

Glossostigma elatinoides is a small aquatic or terrestrial herb that grows in the Australasian region, including Japan, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. It was first described in 1853 and belongs to the genus Glossostigma. This plant is distinguished by its mauve-colored flowers and is commonly referred to as small mud-mat.

Distribution

Australasian · JP · New South Wales · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria

Synonyms

Tricholoma elatinoidesLobelia submersa

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