| Capparis canescens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Capparaceae |
| Genus: | Capparis |
| Species: | C. canescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Capparis canescens | |
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Capparis canescens, also known as wild orange, orangewood, native pomegranate, wild pomegranate or grey capparis,[1] is a species of plant in the caper family. It is native to north-eastern Australia.
Description
The species grows as a shrub or small tree up to 4 m. The oval leaves are 4.5–10 cm long by 2.5–6 cm wide. The white flowers are 3 cm long, with the buds having four prominent ridges. The round fruits are 2.5–7.5 cm in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found mainly in eastern Queensland, extending into northern New South Wales. It occurs in open eucalypt forest.[2]
References
- ^ "Capparis canescens Banks ex DC". Atlas of Living Australia. ALA. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Wild Orange - profile". NSW Threatened Species. NSW Office of Environment & Heritage. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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