Ptilotus drummondii
Ptilotus drummondii (Moq.) F.Muell.
Ptilotus drummondii (Moq.) F.Muell., commonly known as narrowleaf mulla mulla, is a flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is a perennial herb with linear leaves and pink flower clusters that fade to yellowish-white. The species is endemic to Western Australia.
Description
Ptilotus drummondii is a member of the genus Ptilotus, which belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia. The plant is characterized by its narrow, linear leaves and compact, oval-shaped clusters of pink flowers that quickly change to a yellowish-white color. First described in 1868, it is commonly referred to as narrowleaf mulla mulla.
Distribution
Northern Territory · Queensland · Western Australia
Synonyms
Trichinium drummondii
