Kingdom Plantae Family Zygophyllaceae Scientific name Zygophyllum simile | Order Zygophyllales Genus Zygophyllum Rank Species | |
Zygophyllum simile is a succulent annual herb native to Australia.
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Description
It grows as a prostrate or erect annual herb, branching from the base and reaching a height of from four to 60 centimeters. Flowers are yellow or white.
Taxonomy
Z. simile was published in 1990 by Hansjörg Eichler, based on a specimen has collected from the Musgrave Ranges in South Australia in 1963.
Distribution and habitat
It occurs in every mainland state of Australia, favouring red or grey sandy soils.
References
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