Isotoma luticola

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Isotoma luticola
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Isotoma
Species:
I. luticola
Binomial name
Isotoma luticola

Isotoma luticola is a small herbaceous plant in the family Campanulaceae native to Western Australia. [1]

The prostrate annual herb produces blue-violet flowers.

It is found along the banks of pools, creeks and rivers in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Isotoma luticola". FloraBase . Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.