| Leptinella squalida | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Leptinella |
| Species: | L. squalida
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptinella squalida Hook.f.1
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| Synonyms | |
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Cotula squalida (Hook.f.) Hook.f. | |
Leptinella squalida is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, native to New Zealand. Known as "brass buttons" for its yellow button-like flowers, it grows to about 5 cm (2 in) tall, spreading indefinitely via rhizomes.2
A cultivar with almost black foliage, L. squalida 'Platt's Black', is grown as an ornamental plant, particularly in rock gardens and in flowering lawns.2
References
References
- "Leptinella squalida Hook. f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- "Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'", Plant Finder, Missouri Botanical Garden, retrieved 2016-07-25