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Nuytsia
The journal of the Western Australian Herbarium

Three new species from the Kimberley region of Western Australia from the families Caryophyllaceae, Convolvulaceae and Poaceae
BARRETT, R.L.

Polycarpaea umbrosa R.L.Barrett (Caryophyllaceae), Ipomoea johnsoniana R.L.Barrett (Convolvulaceae) and Eriachne pindanica R.L.Barrett (Poaceae) are described as new species endemic to the Kimberley region of Western Australia. A revised description of Eriachne semiciliata Lazarides is presented. Polycarpaea umbrosa and Ipomoea johnsoniana both have conservation-listing as Priority One taxa. All new species are illustrated.