Key to Tasmanian Dicots
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Schenkia (formerly known as part of Centaurium; Gentianaceae) 3:479    
Tasmania has one native species of Schenkia (S. australis; formerly known as Centaurium spicatum). This species is a slender, erect, rare, annual herb that is probably native. It is mainly found in a range of habitats (including disturbed pastures, heath and forest) in the north and east of the state. It has relatively broad, small, opposite, hairless leaves.
 

 
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