Ptilotus divaricatus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ptilotus divaricatus |
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Ptilotus striatus (Moq. ex Benth.) F.Muell. |
Ptilotus divaricatus (common name - climbing mulla mulla) is a grass-like plant in the Amaranthaceae family.
Distribution
Ptilotus divaricatus is found only in Western Australia.
Taxonomy
It was first described in 1829 by Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré as Trichinium divaricatum, but was redescribed in 1868 by Ferdinand von Mueller as belonging to the genus, Ptilotus.
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