Posidonia australis
Common Name:
Fibre-ball Weed
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Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Gippsland Plain (T) also WA, SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Shallow water to 15 m deep
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Flower Description:
Petals reduced to scales
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Habit:
Marine, perennial, submerged herb
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Balls of fibre or 'Posidonia balls' are found on shores and are formed from the remains of P. australis and fragments of other seagrasses and algae
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Conservation status:
Rare 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