Colobanthus canaliculatus

Colobanthus canaliculatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Colobanthus
Species:
C. canaliculatus
Binomial name
Colobanthus canaliculatus
Kirk

Colobanthus canaliculatus is a herbaceous alpine dicot belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a lithophytic cushion plant native to South Island, New Zealand, unusual for two reasons; it has green flowers; and the roots are fully exposed to the air and of a weeping habit.[1]

References

  1. ^ Hogan, Sean (2004). Flora - The Gardener's Bible. Willoughby, New South Wales: Global Book Pub. Pty. Ltd. p. 402 with photo. ISBN 1-74048-097-X.


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