Maireana sedifolia

Maireana sedifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Subfamily: Camphorosmoideae
Genus: Maireana
Species: M. sedifolia
Binomial name
Maireana sedifolia
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
Synonyms

Kochia sedifolia

Maireana sedifolia, also known as the bluebush or pearl bluebrush is a compact shrub endemic to Australia. It is used in pasture and as a garden plant where it is popular due to its distinctive grey foliage.

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