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Trachymene pyrophila Rye

Reference
Nuytsia 13(1):223-224, Figs4F-J (1999)
Conservation Code
Priority Two
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Annual, herb, 0.1-0.5 m high, indumentum of patent glandular hairs. Fl. white, Nov to Dec or Jan to Mar. Yellow or orange sand. Sandplains; germinating after fire or other disturbances such as mining.

Amanda Spooner, Descriptive Catalogue, 22 February 2000

Distribution

IBRA Regions
Coolgardie, Great Victoria Desert, Murchison.
IBRA Subregions
Eastern Goldfield, Eastern Murchison, Shield.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Coolgardie, Dundas, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Menzies.