Threlkeldia diffusa

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Coast Bonefruit
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Caryophyllales Family: Amaranthaceae Subfamily: Chenopodioideae Genus: Threlkeldia Species: T. diffusa
Binomial name
Threlkeldia diffusa R.Br.

Threlkeldia diffusa, also known as Coast Bonefruit, is a perennial herb which occurs in coastal areas and saline flats in Australia. It is sometimes prostrate or may grow up to 0.4 metres in height. The green flowers occur between October and November (spring) in its native range.

[edit] References

• Threlkeldia diffusa. Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
• Threlkeldia diffusa. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.