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Petrophile brevifolia

Petrophile brevifolia Lindl.
Petrophile brevifolia
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Petrophile brevifolia is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to the south-west of Western Australia. It has cylindrical, sharply-pointed leaves and spherical clusters of hairy yellow, cream, or white flowers.

Description

Petrophile brevifolia, described by Lindl. in 1839, is a member of the Proteaceae family. It is found exclusively in Western Australia. The plant is characterized by its cylindrical, sharply-pointed leaves and spherical inflorescences of hairy flowers that can be yellow, cream, or white in color.

Distribution

Western Australia

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