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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Colobanthus |
| Species: | C. canaliculatus |
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| Colobanthus canaliculatus Kirk | |
Colobanthus canaliculatus is an herbaceous alpine dicot belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a lithophytic cushion plant native to South Island, New Zealand, It is curious for two reasons: It has green flowers, and the roots are fully exposed to the air and of a weeping habit.
References
- Hogan, Sean (2004). Flora - The Gardener's Bible. Willoughby, New South Wales: Global Book Pub. Pty. Ltd. p. 402 with photo. ISBN 1-74048-097-X.
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