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Petrophile wonganensis

Petrophile wonganensis Foreman
Petrophile wonganensis
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Petrophile wonganensis is a flowering plant species in the Proteaceae family, native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a dense shrub characterized by blunt, needle-shaped leaves and spherical heads of hairy, yellow flowers.

Description

Petrophile wonganensis, described by Foreman in 1995, is a member of the Proteaceae family. It is found exclusively in the south-western region of Western Australia. The plant is a dense shrub with distinct blunt, needle-shaped foliage. Its flowers are yellow, hairy, and arranged in more or less spherical heads. This species is part of the genus Petrophile, which is native to Australia and is known for its shrubs with unique floral structures.

Distribution

Western Australia

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