Myrtaceae Juss.
Verticordia eriocephala A.S.George
, legitimate, scientific
[George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3)]:
319-320, Figs 4D-F, 36 (map)
APC
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
Tomkins Road, S of Mt Adams Road, N of Eneabba, Western Australia, 29°26'S, 115°11'E, 30 October 1985, A.S.George 16562 & E.A.George (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB).
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APC Comment:
Hybrids between Verticordia eriocephala and V. densiflora have been recorded (A.S.George, Nuytsia 7:253 (1991))
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APC Dist.:
WA
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Etymology:
"From the Greek erion (wool) and cephala (head), in reference to the compact massing of flowers over the top of the plant."
[Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R. (2000), The Western Australian Flora, a descriptive catalogue]:
407
[secondary reference]
[George, E.A. (2002), Verticordia: the turner of hearts]:
228-230, Plate 33
[secondary reference]
common name:
Wild Cauliflower
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common name:
Native Cauliflower
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common name:
Lambswool
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common name:
Common Cauliflower
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