Amphibolis antarctica
Common Name:
Sea Nymph
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Otway Plain, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory (EKPT) also WA, SA, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Is found in shallow seawater, sandy mud and rock pools
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Flower Description:
Perianth absent, flowers enclosed by leaves
Habit:
Perennial, marine, submerged herb
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This is the only species in the family that occurs in Victoria. It has alternate leaves and unisexual flowers (male and female flowers are separate)
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Conservation status:
Poorly known in Victoria
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria