Citation: L., Sp. Pl. 218 (1753).

Synonymy: H. incana sensu Tate, Hdbk Fl. Extratrop. S. Aust. 44 (1890).

Common name: Rupturewort, herniaria, dense mat-plant.

Description:
Annual; stems slender, prostrate, greyish-green, covered with short bristly hairs; leaves ciliate, 3-10 mm long, the upper ones alternate with minute scarious stipules.

Flowers 1-1.5 mm long, sessile, c. 6-12 in globular axillary clusters; sepals 5, green, somewhat concave, c. 1.5 mm long, with rather long bristles which are continued to the very summit; stamens usually 2; styles 2, short.

Seed 1 in each capsule, reddish-brown, shining.

Published illustration: Cunningham et al. (1982) Plants of western New South Wales, p. 301.

Distribution:    N.S.W.; Vic.   Native to Europe. Conservation status: naturalised Flowering time: Aug. — Jan.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

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