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Sclerolaena tridens

Sclerolaena tridens (F.Muell.) Domin
Sclerolaena tridens
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Sclerolaena tridens is a species in the genus Sclerolaena, belonging to the family Chenopodiaceae. It is native to Western Australia and was formally described in 1921 by Domin, based on the original work of F.Muell.

Description

Sclerolaena tridens is a plant species within the Chenopodiaceae family, a group commonly known as the goosefoot family. The species is endemic to Western Australia, where it is found in its natural habitat. It was first described by F.Muell. and later published by Domin in 1921. The genus Sclerolaena includes various species characterized by their typically spiny or bristly foliage, which is a common adaptation in arid or semi-arid environments.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Bassia tridensChenolea tridens

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