Ptilotus obovatus
Cottonbush, Prince Of Wales Feather
Other regional names: Silver Mulla Mulla
- Silver Mulla Mulla
Also known as: Gomotriche tomentosa Turcz. +4 more
- Gomotriche tomentosa Turcz.
- Goniotriche tomentosa Turcz.
- Ptilotus lindleyi F.Muell.
- Trichinium obovatum Gaudich.
- Trichinium variabile F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Ptilotus obovatus (commonly known as Cottonbush or Prince-of-Wales-feather) is a shrub belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia