Colobanthus quitensis
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Colobanthus quitensis, also known as the Antarctic pearlwort, is one of two native flowering plants found in the Antarctic region, the other being Antarctic hair grass. It has yellow flowers and grows
Antarctic Pearlwort
A close-up showing the flowers of Colobanthus quitensis
Colobanthus quitensis is able to withstand freezing temperatures.
Caryophyllaceae
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Caryophyllaceae, commonly called the pink family or carnation family, is a family of flowering plants. It is included in the eudicot order Caryophyllales in the APG III system, alongside 33 other fami
Colobanthus quitensis
…Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Embryophytes Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Order: Caryophyllales Family: Caryophyllaceae Genus: Colobanthus Species: C. quitensis Binomial name Colobanthus quitensis (Kunth) Bartl. Synonyms Colobanthus alatus Pax Colobanthus aretioides…
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