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Chthonocephalus tomentellus (F.Muell.) Benth.

Reference: Fl.Austral. 3:581-582 (1867)
Conservation Code: Priority Two
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Prostrate to ascending annual, herb. Fl. yellow, Aug to Nov. Red sand. Undulating plains, sand dunes, near saline depressions.

Distribution

IBRA Regions: Carnarvon, Geraldton Sandplains, Yalgoo.
IBRA Subregions: Edel, Geraldton Hills, Wooramel.
IMCRA Regions: Shark Bay.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Carnarvon, Northampton, Shark Bay.