Josephinia Burr (species: Josephinia imperatricis) in Lizard Island Field Guide (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Josephinia imperatricis
Josephinia Burr


©Anne Hoggett: Josephinia imperatricis behind Watson's Bay beach, Lizard Island. Immature burrs on reddish stem.

©Anne Hoggett: Josephinia imperatricis behind Watson's Bay beach, Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Josephinia imperatricis between Mangrove Beach and Trawler Beach, Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Charophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Order Lamiales
Family Pedaliaceae
Genus Josephinia
Species Josephinia imperatricis

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Distinguishing features

A sprawling herb with long, pointed, opposite leaves. Large, tubular pink/purple flowers; fruits are burrs up to 1.5 cm diameter.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Beasley, J. (2018). Plants of Cape York: the compact guide. Everbest Printing, China.

Other references

  • Byrnes, N.B., S.L. Everist, S.T. Reynolds, A. Specht and R.L. Specht (1977). The vegetation of Lizard Island, North Queensland, Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 88: 1-15. LIRS catalog number 3.