Hydrocotyle, Araliaceae, species, taxonomy, fire ephemeral
Abstract
A recently discovered fire ephemeral Hydrocotyle phoenix A.J.Perkins sp. nov. from south-west Western Australia is described and compared to other Australian species of Hydrocotyle. Photographic images of the new species are provided, along with a list of diagnostic features to aid in identification. The annual fire
ephemeral life history of this species is novel for the genus.
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