Gunniopsis divisa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gunniopsis divisa |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Gunniopsis |
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G. divisa
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| Gunniopsis divisa Chinnock
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Gunniopsis divisa is a special kind of succulent plant. It belongs to the iceplant family, which is also called Aizoaceae. This plant only grows naturally in Western Australia. It's a small, interesting plant that loves dry places.
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About Gunniopsis divisa
What Does It Look Like?
This plant is an annual herb, meaning it lives for about one year. It usually grows to be quite small, only about 0.05 to 0.1 metres (0.2 to 0.3 ft) tall.
Gunniopsis divisa has green, fleshy leaves that grow opposite each other. The bottom part of the plant is often thick and strong.
When Does It Bloom?
This plant produces pretty white to yellow flowers. You can usually see these flowers between August and October.
Where Does It Grow?
Gunniopsis divisa is found in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It often grows along roadsides. You can find it inland from the city of Geraldton. It likes to grow in loamy soils, which are often found over quartz rock.
Who Discovered It?
The plant was first officially described in 1983. A scientist named Robert Chinnock gave it its formal name. He wrote about it in a scientific paper called The Australian genus Gunniopsis Pax (Aizoaceae). This paper was published in the Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
