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Thalassia hemprichii (Ehrenb.) Asch.

Reference
Anl.Wis.Beobacht.Reisen. 17:242 (1871)
Conservation Code
Not threatened
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Rhizomatous, submerged, marine perennial, grass-like or herb, seagrass. Fl. Jul to Aug. Sandy reef platforms, coral reefs and rubble. Up to 5 m below low tide level, inter-tidal areas.

Grazyna Paczkowska, Descriptive Catalogue, 7 July 1995

Distribution

IBRA Regions
Carnarvon, Dampierland, Indian Tropical Islands, Northern Kimberley, Pilbara.
IBRA Subregions
Cape Range, Mitchell, Pindanland, Roebourne.
IMCRA Regions
Kimberley, Pilbara (nearshore), Pilbara (offshore).
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Ashburton, Broome, Cocos Islands, Derby-West Kimberley, Exmouth, Karratha, Port Hedland, Wyndham-East Kimberley.