Class
Family
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Paronychia Mill., Gard. Dict., ed. 4, 3, (1754)
Description
Perennial, rarely annual, herbs. Hairs eglandular. Lvs opposite or rarely apparently alternate or whorled, linear to elliptic; stipules conspicuous, scarious, splitting lengthwise with age. Infl. a terminal or axillary cluster; bracts scarious, usually silvery, often concealing fls; epicalyx 0. Fls slightly perigynous; sepals 5, free, equal or unequal, often hooded and awned; petals 5, entire, minute or 0. Stamens 5, rarely more. Styles 2–(3). Fr. 1-seeded, indehiscent or with membranous pericarp rupturing at base. Seeds smooth, subglobose, not winged.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Bibliography
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Miller, P. 1754: The Gardeners Dictionary. Vol. 3. Edition 4. London.
