Biology:Maireana sedifolia

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Short description: Species of plant

Maireana sedifolia
Maireana sedifolia 2.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Maireana
Species:
M. sedifolia
Binomial name
Maireana sedifolia
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson[1][2]
Synonyms[3]

Kochia sedifolia F.Muell.

Maireana sedifolia, also known as the bluebush or pearl bluebrush is a compact shrub endemic to Australia , and found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.[4] It is used in pasture and as a garden plant where it is popular due to its distinctive grey foliage.[citation needed]

It was first described in 1855 by Ferdinand von Mueller as Kochia sedifolia,[5][6] but was reassigned to the genus, Maireana, by Paul Wilson in 1975.[1][2]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3278458 entry