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Austrocynoglaussum latiflolium

Common Name	Forest Hound_tongue
Family	Borabinaceae
Description	Prostrate,  trailing perennial herb with semi-succulent prickly stems. Can climb over low logs,etc
size	1 - 2 metre, 10 cm high
Leaf	Medium green elliptic to egg-shaped leaves. Upper surface bristly and shiny. Hairy edges. Located alternate on stem.
Flower	Flowers are usually single on a long stalk. Bluish white in colour. About 4 mm across.
Flower Season	October to April
Fruit	Four globular fruits per flower about 3 mm diameter with hairs. Light green.
Propagation	From seed. The hairy fruit is sticky and is carried on animals fur, etc.
Details	Naturally occurring plants in moist, shaded forests.Common to the Eastern states of Australia.
Attracts	None recorded
Conservation Status	Common, not threatened
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