Calomeria amaranthoides
| Calomeria amaranthoides | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Calomeria |
| Species: | C. amaranthoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Calomeria amaranthoides | |
Calomeria amaranthoides, the incense plant, is a plant species which is native to New South Wales and Victoria in Australia.[1]
Description
Calomeria amaranthoides is a tall, fragrant biennial herb, growing to 3.5 metres in height. It has sticky stems and leaves which are green above and whitish beneath and are up to 15 cm long and 5 cm wide. Its flowers appear in large brown to red plumes in the summer (January to April in its native range).[2]
References
- ↑ "Calomeria amranthoides Vent". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
- ↑ Costermans, L. (1981). Native Trees and Shrubs of South-eastern Australia. Australia: Rigby. ISBN 072701403X.
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