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rock she-oak

Allocasuarina huegeliana (Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson
rock she-oak
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Allocasuarina huegeliana, known as rock she-oak, is a flowering plant in the Casuarinaceae family. It is native to Western Australia and has a global distribution. This dioecious tree has scale-like leaves arranged in whorls of eight to ten. The fruiting cones are 14–35 mm long and contain winged seeds measuring 5–7 mm in length.

Description

Allocasuarina huegeliana is a species of tree in the Casuarinaceae family, found primarily in Western Australia. It is characterized by its reduced, scale-like leaves arranged in clusters of eight to ten. The plant is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are on separate trees. The mature cones are 14–35 mm in length and contain seeds with wings (samaras) that measure 5–7 mm. The species was first described in 1982.

Other common names

rock she-oak

Distribution

Global · Western Australia

Synonyms

Casuarina dorrieniiCasuarina huegelianaCasuarina huegeliana var. lasiocarpa

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