Hemichroa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Core eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Subfamily: | Polycnemoideae |
Genus: |
Hemichroa R.Br., 1810 |
Species | |
Hemichroa is a small genus of plants in the amaranth family containing three species. It is endemic to Australia.
Hemichroa is a genus of succulent, halophytic, perennial herbs and shrubs. They are found coastally as well as in salt marshes and around inland salt lakes.