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1. *Gomphocarpus fruticosus
2. *G. fruticosus fruit
3. *G. fruticosus flowers
* introduced species
ASCLEPIADACEAE (Not in the Students Flora)
One species (
Gomphocarpus fruticosus
) of the milkweed family has become naturalised. It is a large, upright, slightly woody herb with milky latex, and very distinctive fruit that contains fluffy seeds.
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Contact: Greg.Jordan@utas.edu.au
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