Citation: Walp., Ann. Bot. Syst. 1:552 (1849).

Synonymy: Polygonum gunnii Hook. f., London J. Bot. 6:278 (1847); M. adpressa (Labill.)Meissner var. hastifolia Meissner in DC., Prod. 14:146 (1856).

Common name: Coastal lignum, (native)sarsparilla.

Description:
Stems woody at the base, climbing; leaves broadly lanceolate-hastate, obtuse or shortly acuminate, minutely crisped or serrate, c. 3 x 1 cm but occasionally to 8 x 3 cm; petiole 0.5-1.5 cm long.

Perianth somewhat succulent in fruit; sometimes monoecious.

Nut ovoid-oblong, c. 5 mm long and transversely rugulose.

	Fruiting perianth (above) and fruit
Image source: fig. 95e in Jessop J.P. & Toelken H.R. (Ed.) 1986. Flora of South Australia (4th edn).

Distribution:  S.Aust.: EP, YP, SL, KI, SE.   Tas. Conservation status: native Flowering time: throughout the year.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

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