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Australian waterbuttons

Cotula australis

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The Australian waterbuttons (Cotula australis) is a species in the genus Cotula. Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (6 countries).

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French Cotule

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Australian waterbuttons?
The scientific name of Australian waterbuttons is Cotula australis. It belongs to the genus Cotula.
Where does Australian waterbuttons live?
Australian waterbuttons is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, India.
What family does Australian waterbuttons belong to?
Australian waterbuttons (Cotula australis) belongs to the genus Cotula, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Australian waterbuttons belong to?
Australian waterbuttons (Cotula australis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Australian waterbuttons?
The closest relatives of Australian waterbuttons in the genus Cotula include Common brassbuttons.

Native Range — 25 Countries

Genus Cotula — 2 Species

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Australian waterbuttons
Cotula australis
NE
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Common brassbuttons
Cotula coronopifolia
NE

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