Petrophile pedunculata
Petrophile pedunculata R.Br.
Petrophile pedunculata is a flowering plant species in the Proteaceae family, native to New South Wales. It features divided leaves with needle-shaped pinnae and oval, sparsely hairy flower heads in yellow or cream, borne on a 10–15 mm long peduncle.
Description
Petrophile pedunculata, known as conesticks, is a member of the Proteaceae family. It is found exclusively in New South Wales. The species is characterized by its divided leaves with needle-like pinnae and yellow or cream-colored, oval-shaped flower heads. These flowers are sparsely hairy and are supported by a short peduncle measuring 10–15 mm in length. The plant was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown.
Distribution
New South Wales
Synonyms
Petrophile obtusifidaPetrophile bakersiana
