Vittadinia arida

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Vittadinia arida
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V. arida
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Vittadinia arida

Vittadinia arida is an annual, herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, found in arid, rocky areas of the Australian outback. A small plant, 10 to 30 cm tall. [1] [2]

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References

  1. J. Scott & J. Everett. "Vittadinia arida". PlantNet. NSW Flora Online. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. "Vittadinia gracilis". eFloraSA. Electronic Flora of South Australia species Fact Sheet. Retrieved September 23, 2021.