Hairy Tails
Ptilotus erubescens
Tufted herb to about 25 cm tall. Narrow leaves 3 cm long and 3 mm wide, with scattered hairs. Woody rootstock.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Distinctive Features | Fluffy spikes of pinkish-white flowers grouped in a roundish oval about 3 cm wide. |
| Biology | Perennial. Fertile soils in grassland and woodland communities but not in mallee. Few seeds develop during a wet spring as the upright flower collects water and the pollen is destroyed. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Nov-Feb |