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Petrophile acicularis

Petrophile acicularis R.Br.
Petrophile acicularis
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Petrophile acicularis is a flowering plant in the Proteaceae family, native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a low, tufted shrub with cylindrical leaves and oval clusters of densely hairy, cream-coloured flowers.

Description

Petrophile acicularis, described in 1810 by Robert Brown, is a member of the Proteaceae family. It is found exclusively in Western Australia. The plant features cylindrical leaves and produces oval-shaped inflorescences with densely hairy, cream-coloured flowers.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Protea acicularisProtea filifolia

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