Wilsonia (plant)
Introduction '''''Wilsonia''''' is a genus of perennial subshrubs in the family Convolvulaceae. The genus is endemic to Australia, occurring in coastal saltmarshes and occasionally in inland saline areas.
Taxonomy The genus was first formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown in ''Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae''. The name honours John Wilson, author of ''A Synopsis of British Plants''.===Species===The following species are recognised in the genus ''Wilsonia'':*''Wilsonia backhousei'' Hook.f. - narrow-leaf wilsonia*''Wilsonia humilis'' R.Br. - silky wilsonia*''Wilsonia rotundifolia'' (Benth.) Summerh. - round-leaf wilsonia
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