''Chamaexeros'' is a
genus
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of tufted perennial herbs in the
family
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Asparagaceae, subfamily
Lomandroideae
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(formerly family Laxmanniaceae).
The genus contains 4 known species, all
endemic
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to
Western Australia
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Chamaexeros fimbriata
''Chamaexeros'' is a genus of tufted perennial herbs in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae (formerly family Laxmanniaceae).
The genus contains 4 known species, all endemic to Western Australia:
# '' Chamaexeros fimbriata'' (F.Mu ...
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(F.Muell.) Benth.
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Chamaexeros longicaulis''
T.D.Macfarl.
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Chamaexeros macranthera''
Kuchel
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Chamaexeros serra
''Chamaexeros'' is a genus of tufted perennial herbs in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae (formerly family Laxmanniaceae).
The genus contains 4 known species, all endemic to Western Australia
Western Australia (commonly abbr ...
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(Endl.) Benth. Little Fringe-leaf
References
Asparagaceae genera
Asparagales of Australia
Lomandroideae
Endemic flora of Southwest Australia
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