Petrophile linearis
Petrophile linearis R.Br.
Petrophile linearis, known as pixie mops, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family native to southwestern Western Australia. It has narrow, egg-shaped leaves and produces oval to spherical clusters of hairy, greyish-pink to white flowers.
Description
Petrophile linearis is a flowering shrub in the Proteaceae family, found only in the southwestern region of Western Australia. It was first described in 1830 by Robert Brown. The plant features narrow, egg-shaped leaves that taper at the base and displays oval to spherical flower heads. The flowers are hairy and range in color from greyish-pink or mauve to nearly white. This species is commonly referred to as pixie mops.
Distribution
Western Australia
Synonyms
Petrophile falcata
