Mitrasacme polymorpha
| Mitrasacme polymorpha | |
|---|---|
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| Mitrasacme polymorpha at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Loganiaceae |
| Genus: | Mitrasacme |
| Species: | M. polymorpha |
| Binomial name | |
| Mitrasacme polymorpha R.Br. | |
| Synonyms | |
Mitrasacme polymorpha is a common perennial herb found in eastern and southern Australia. Often found near the coast on sandy soils in heathland, though also found at higher altitudes.[1]
It grows to 15 cm tall, leaves 4 to 15 mm long, 1 to 6 mm wide. Four petaled white flowers form in spring to summer, on umbels at the end of the hairy branches. The fruiting capsule is 2 to 3 mm in diameter.[2]
References
- ↑ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 188
- ↑ "Mitrasacme polymorpha". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
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