red copperbur
Sclerolaena calcarata (Ising) A.J.Scott
Sclerolaena calcarata, known as red copperbur, is a flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is a perennial subshrub native to central and eastern Australia, commonly found in heavy soils.
Description
Sclerolaena calcarata (Ising) A.J.Scott is a perennial, rounded subshrub that grows up to 25 cm in height. It is native to the Australian regions of New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, and South Australia. This species is typically found in heavy soil environments. It is part of the Chenopodiaceae family and is commonly referred to as red copperbur in English. The species was formally described in 1978.
Other common names
red copperburredburRedburr
Distribution
New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia
Synonyms
Bassia calcarata