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Scaevola tomentosa

Scaevola tomentosa Gaudich.
Scaevola tomentosa
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Scaevola tomentosa is a species in the genus Scaevola, belonging to the family Goodeniaceae. It was first described by Gaudich in 1829 and is native to Western Australia.

Description

Scaevola tomentosa is a member of the Goodeniaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in Australia. The species is part of the genus Scaevola, which includes various plants known for their distinctive, often fan-shaped flowers. This species is native to Western Australia, where it is part of the region's diverse flora. The scientific name was first published in 1829 by Gaudich, contributing to the taxonomic classification of the genus Scaevola.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Lobelia atriplicinaTemminckia tomentosaScaevola atriplicinaLobelia tomentosa

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