| Trianthema | |
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| Trianthema pilosum | |
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| Trianthema sp. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sesuvioideae |
| Genus: | Trianthema L.[1] |
| Species | |
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About 30, see text. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Trianthema is a genus of flowering plants in the ice plant family, Aizoaceae. Members of the genus are annuals or perennials generally characterized by fleshy, opposite, unequal, smooth-margined leaves, a prostrate growth form, flowers with five perianth segments subtended by a pair of bracts, and a fruit with a winged lid. The genus contains about 30 described species growing in tropical and subtropical regions, especially Australia. One common species, Trianthema portulacastrum, desert horse purslane, is frequent as a weed in agricultural areas and is widely distributed.[2]
- ^ a b "Trianthema L." Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ Jacobs, Surrey Wilfrid Laurance; Highet, Jeannie. "Genus Trianthema". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Retrieved 20 October 2020.