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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Maireana |
| Species: | M. ciliata |
| Binomial name | |
| Maireana ciliata (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson | |
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Kochia ciliata F.Muell. | |
Maireana ciliata, the fissure weed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to Australia (except Western Australia and Tasmania), and has been introduced to South Africa. A decumbent perennial usually only reaching 10 cm (4 in) high, it is typically found growing in deserts or dry shrublands.
References
- ^ "Maireana ciliata (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ George, Alexander S. (1984). Flora of Australia: Volume 4; Phytolaccaceae to Chenopodiaceae (PDF). Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service. pp. 190–192.
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