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Petrophile media

Petrophile media R.Br.
Petrophile media
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Petrophile media is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to southwestern Western Australia. It has needle-shaped leaves and oval clusters of hairy cream to yellow flowers.

Description

Petrophile media, described by R.Br. in 1830, is a low to erect shrub endemic to Western Australia. It belongs to the Proteaceae family, known for its distinctive floral structures. The plant features narrow, needle-like leaves and produces compact, oval-shaped inflorescences with hairy, cream to yellow flowers. It is adapted to the local flora and grows within the region's specific ecological conditions.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Petrophile juncifolia

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