Kingdom Plantae Family Ericaceae Rank Species | Order Ericales Genus Pentachondra | |
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Similar Pentachondra, Senecio pectinatus, Cyathodes, Gaultheria depressa, Euphrasia collina | ||
Pentachondra pumila, the Carpet Heath is a small plant in the Heath family.
A semi alpine plant growing above the tree line in Australia and New Zealand. The form is in prostrate mats 3 cm high and 40 cm across. Frilly flowers and red fruit may appear at the same time.
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