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Petrophile helicophylla

Petrophile helicophylla Foreman
Petrophile helicophylla
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Petrophile helicophylla is a flowering plant in the Proteaceae family, found only in southwestern Western Australia. It is a low-growing shrub with twisted, needle-like leaves and clusters of hairy white to pale pink flowers.

Description

Petrophile helicophylla is a prostrate shrub native to Western Australia. It belongs to the Proteaceae family and was described by Foreman in 1990. The plant features twisted, needle-like leaves and produces heads of hairy white, creamy-white, or pale pink flowers. It is endemic to the southwestern region of Western Australia.

Distribution

Western Australia

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