Petrophile plumosa
Petrophile plumosa Meisn.
Petrophile plumosa is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to southwestern Western Australia. It features rigid, sharply-pointed, and occasionally lobed leaves, along with spherical clusters of hairy, pale yellow flowers.
Description
Petrophile plumosa, described by Meisn. in 1855, is a flowering shrub belonging to the Proteaceae family. It is found exclusively in the region of southwestern Western Australia. The plant is characterized by its rigid and sharply-pointed leaves, which may be lobed. Its inflorescences form more or less spherical heads composed of hairy, pale yellow flowers. This species is a member of the genus Petrophile, which is part of the Proteaceae family known for its diverse and often ornamental flora.
Distribution
Western Australia
