Cuphonotus humistratus (F.Muell.) O.E.Schulz APNI* Synonyms: Capsella humistrata F.Muell. APNI*
Description: Spreading annual herb with erect generally unbranched inflorescences to 25 cm high, glabrous.
Basal leaves to 30 mm long, shallowly pinnatifid to entire; stem leaves reducing, pinnatifid with 2 or 3 lobes on each side, to entire.
Sepals c. 2 mm long. Petals 2–3 mm long, white to yellow. Silicula ± circular, 2.5–5 mm long, strongly compressed, valves coarsely reticulate; pedicel c. 10 mm long.
Distribution and occurrence: Not widespread.
NSW subdivisions: CWS, SWS, NWP, SWP, SFWP
Other Australian states: Qld W.A. S.A.
Text by L. Retter & G. J. Harden
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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