Petrophile canescens
Petrophile canescens A.Cunn. ex R.Br.
Petrophile canescens, known as conesticks, is a flowering plant in the Proteaceae family. It is native to eastern Australia, specifically New South Wales and Queensland. This erect shrub features pinnately-divided leaves and clusters of oval, hairy flowers that range in color from white to pale cream.
Description
Petrophile canescens is a species of shrub in the Proteaceae family, found in New South Wales and Queensland. It was first described in 1830 by R. Br. and is characterized by its pinnate leaves and inflorescences of oval, hairy flowers. The flowers are typically white or pale cream in color, forming compact heads. This plant is known by the common name conesticks and is part of the genus Petrophile.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
