Ptilotus macrocephalus

Ptilotus macrocephalus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Ptilotus
Species: P. macrocephalus
Binomial name
Ptilotus macrocephalus
(R.Br.) Poir

Ptilotus macrocephalus (also Green Pussytails, Featherheads or Tall Mulla Mulla) is a native Australian perennial herb growing up to 50 centimetres (20 in) high. It is found across all Australian mainland states,[1] mainly in the drier inland areas. P. macrocephalus has green to white ovoid flower heads.[2]

References

  1. "Ptilotus macrocephalus (R.Br.) Poir.". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 14 August 2008.
  2. Oates, John; Peter Abell (22 March 1996). "Ptilotus Final Report" (PDF). Australian Flora Foundation Inc. Retrieved 14 August 2008.


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