Ptilotus polystachyus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ptilotus polystachyus |
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Ptilotus alopecuroideus (Lindl.) F.Muell. |
Ptilotus polystachyus (common name - Prince of Wales feather) is a grass-like plant in the Amaranthaceae family.
Distribution
Ptilotus polystachyus is endemic to Australia and found in all mainland states, with the exception of Victoria.
Taxonomy
It was first described in 1829 by Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré as Trichinium polystachyum, but was redescribed in 1868 by Ferdinand von Mueller as belonging to the genus, Ptilotus.