''Pratia'' is a formerly recognized

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s in the family

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, native to Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Along with other genera, such as ''Hypsela'' and ''Isotoma'', it is now included in '' Lobelia''. Former species include: *''Pratia angulata'' (G.Forst.) Hook.f., now '' Lobelia angulata'', native to

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*''Pratia concolor'' (R.Br.) Druce, now '' Lobelia concolor'' (poison pratia), native to

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and Victoria *''Pratia pedunculata'' (R.Br.) Benth., now '' Lobelia pedunculata'', native to Australia - New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria *''Pratia purpurascens'' (R.Br.) E.Wimm., now '' Lobelia purpurascens'', native to Australia

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Lobelioideae Groundcovers Historically recognized angiosperm genera {{Campanulaceae-stub