Petrophile squamata
Petrophile squamata R.Br.
Petrophile squamata is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to the south-west of Western Australia. It typically has deeply divided, three-lobed, sharply-pointed leaves and produces oval clusters of hairy yellow or creamy-yellow flowers.
Description
Petrophile squamata, described by R.Br. in 1810, 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 deeply divided, three-lobed leaves with pointed tips. Its flowers are arranged in oval-shaped heads and are hairy, with a yellow or creamy-yellow coloration. This species is part of the genus Petrophile, which is native to Australia and known for its diverse and often striking floral displays.
Distribution
Western Australia
Synonyms
Petrophile propinquaPetrophile gracilisPetrophile trifidaPetrophile colorataProtea squamataProtea trifidaPetrophile cunninghamii
