Phyllangium sulcatum
Common Name:
Mountain Mitrewort
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Grampians (?D) also WA, SA, NSW
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Shallow soils and sheltered sites
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Flower Description:
White
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Habit:
Annual herb to 17 cm high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
The styles are fused together, leaves are elliptic (to 4 mm wide) and the seeds are black and furrowed
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Conservation status:
Presumed extinct 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