Maireana astrotricha

Maireana astrotricha, the low bluebush (a name it shares with Maireana planifolia), is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, native to a southern portion of the Northern Territory, central South Australia, western New South Wales, and adjacent parts of Queensland.[1][2] It is usually found growing in open habitats, typically in gravelly, well-drained soils.[2]

  • Close-up of flowers
    Close-up of flowers
  • Maireana astrotricha shrubland
    Maireana astrotricha shrubland

Maireana astrotricha
Foliage and fruit
Habit
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Maireana
Species:
M. astrotricha
Binomial name
Maireana astrotricha
Synonyms[1]
  • Kochia astrotricha L.A.S.Johnson
  • Kochia sedifolia var. stellulata J.M.Black

References
  1. "Maireana astrotricha (L.A.S.Johnson) Paul G.Wilson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. George, Alexander S. (1984). Flora of Australia: Volume 4; Phytolaccaceae to Chenopodiaceae (PDF). Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service. p. 198.


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