Dissocarpus paradoxus
Bur Saltbush, Curious Saltbush
Other regional names: Hardhead Bassia
- Hardhead Bassia
Also known as: Bassia paradoxa (R.Br.) F.Muell. +2 more
- Bassia paradoxa (R.Br.) F.Muell.
- Chenolea paradoxa (R.Br.) F.Muell.
- Sclerolaena paradoxa R.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Dissocarpus paradoxus (commonly known as Bur-Saltbush or Curious-Saltbush) is a shrub belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia