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Cotton bush
Maireana aphylla habit.jpg
Scientific classification
Genus:
Maireana
Species:
aphylla
MaireanaaphyllaDistributionMap.png
Occurrence data from AVH
Synonyms
  • Kochia aphylla R.Br.
  • Kochia sedifolia
  • Kochia villosa var. aphylla (R.Br.) C.Moore & Betche
  • Salsola aphylla (R.Br.) Spreng.

Maireana aphylla, also known as cotton bush or leafless bluebush, is a leafless (or almost leafless) shrub that is endemic to Australia. It is usually rounded in form and grows to around 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) in height.

The species occurs in all mainland states and territories apart from the Australian Capital Territory.

Gallery

  • Maireana aphylla foliage
  • Maireana aphylla fruit
  • Maireana aphylla fruit 3
  • Maireana aphylla stems
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