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Petrophile misturata

Petrophile misturata Foreman
Petrophile misturata
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Petrophile misturata is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to the south-west of Western Australia. It features simple and pinnate, needle-shaped leaves and spherical clusters of hairy, dull yellow flowers.

Description

Petrophile misturata, described by Foreman in 1995, is a shrub species belonging to the Proteaceae family. It is found exclusively in the south-western region of Western Australia. The plant is characterized by its needle-shaped leaves, which can be either simple or pinnate. Its flowers are dull yellow, hairy, and arranged in spherical heads. This species is part of the genus Petrophile, which is native to Australia and includes a variety of shrubs adapted to the region's unique environmental conditions.

Distribution

Western Australia

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