cottonbush
Ptilotus obovatus F.Muell.
Ptilotus obovatus, known as cottonbush, is a perennial shrub or subshrub in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to arid regions across all mainland Australian states and the Northern Territory. The plant features densely hairy stems and leaves, with sessile, egg-shaped or elliptic leaves. Its flowers are arranged in short spikes with a hairy, pink or purplish perianth. It was first described in 1868 by F.Muell.
Description
Ptilotus obovatus is a spreading or rounded, much-branched shrub that grows in arid areas of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. It is commonly called cottonbush, smoke bush, silver bush, or silver tails. The plant is characterized by its densely hairy stems and leaves, which are typically sessile and have an egg-shaped or elliptic form. The flowers are clustered in short spikes and have a hairy, pink or purplish perianth. This species was first published in 1868 by Ferdinand von Mueller.
Other common names
cottonbushPrince-of-Wales-feathersilver mulla-mulla
Distribution
New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia
Synonyms
Trichinium obovatum
