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Creeping Mulla Mulla

Family: Amaranthaceae

Genus: Ptilotus

Species: axillaris

Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Prostrate creeper. Leaves oval to lance shaped. Flower heads made of many small flowers. The heads have a fluffy appearance due to feathery bracts surrounding the small flowers.

Flowering start in July.

Identification

The main flower colour is white.

References

Created: 25 Feb 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 24 Mar 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Pilbara (PIL)

Region Specifics

Marble Bar Road, NE of Newman

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