Biology:Hemichroa (plant)

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Short description: Genus of succulents

Hemichroa
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Subfamily: Polycnemoideae
Genus: Hemichroa
R.Br., 1810
Species

Hemichroa is a small genus of plants in the family Amaranthaceae containing three species. It is endemic to Australia .

Description

Hemichroa is a genus of succulent, halophytic, perennial herbs and shrubs. They are found coastally as well as in salt marshes and around inland salt lakes.[1]

References

  1. "Hemichroa R.Br.". FloraBase. Western Australian Herbarium. http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/21387. Retrieved 2012-05-23. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5711459 entry