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Ptilotus divaricatus

Ptilotus divaricatus F.Muell.
Ptilotus divaricatus
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Ptilotus divaricatus, known as climbing mulla mulla, is a flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Western Australia and was first described in 1868 by F.Muell.

Description

Ptilotus divaricatus is a prostrate to scrambling shrub characterized by linear stem leaves and clusters of white or pinkish-purple flowers that are oval, hemispherical, or spherical in shape. It is endemic to Western Australia and belongs to the genus Ptilotus.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Trichinium divaricatum

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