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Gomphrena canescens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Amaranthaceae
Genus:	Gomphrena
Species:	G. canescens
Binomial name
Gomphrena canescens R.Br.

Gomphrena canescens (bachelors buttons) is an erect herbaceous annual or perennial plant that is found in many parts of northern Australia. Growing from 0.1 to 0.9 m tall, it grows in a variety of sites, including soils based on clay, sand or skeletal soils. Seen in woodlands, rocky slopes, coastal dunes and disturbed areas. Attractive pink flowers form from February to September.

References

1. "Gomphrena canescens ". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
2. "Gomphrena canescens". FloraBase West Australian Flora. Retrieved 26 April 2019.

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