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Hectorella caespitosa (Hectorella caespitosa)

Description

Hectorella, is a monotypic genus belonging to the family Montiaceae. Its only species: Hectorella caespitosa, is originally from New Zealand. It is a small, perennial shrub that forms a cushion 2-4 cm deep. The branches are fleshy, close together, with the roots below, ascending at the tips and ending in rosettes.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Montiaceae

              • Genus: Hectorella