Cartonema philydroides
| Cartonema philydroides | |
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| Scientific classification   | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae | 
| Clade: | Tracheophytes | 
| Clade: | Angiosperms | 
| Clade: | Monocots | 
| Clade: | Commelinids | 
| Order: | Commelinales | 
| Family: | Commelinaceae | 
| Genus: | Cartonema | 
| Species: | C. philydroides | 
| Binomial name | |
| Cartonema philydroides | |
Cartonema philydroides is a herb in the Commelinaceae family.[1]
The perennial caespitose herb typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.5 metres (0.3 to 1.6 ft). It blooms between October and December producing yellow flowers.
It is found among sand dunes and in winter-wet areas along the west coast in the Mid West, Wheatbelt, Peel and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Cartonema philydroides". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.