Ptilotus humilis
Ptilotus humilis (Nees) F.Muell.
Ptilotus humilis (Nees) F.Muell. is a flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family, native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an annual herb that grows prostrate or low to the ground, with multiple stems, oblong to spatula-shaped leaves, and green, white, or pink flower spikes that are oval or cylindrical in shape.
Description
Ptilotus humilis is a member of the Amaranthaceae family and is found exclusively in the south-western region of Western Australia. This annual herb typically has a prostrate or low-growing habit, with multiple stems arising from the base. The leaves are oblong to spatula-shaped, and the inflorescences are compact, forming oval or cylindrical spikes. The flowers are green, white, or pink in color. The species was first described in 1868.
Distribution
Western Australia
Synonyms
Trichinium humile
