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) BHL APC [tax. nov.]
  • 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).
  • APC Comment: Hybrids between Verticordia eriocephala and V. densiflora have been recorded (A.S.George, Nuytsia 7:253 (1991))
  • APC Dist.: WA
  • 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 [n/a] common name: Native Cauliflower [n/a] common name: Lambswool [n/a] common name: Common Cauliflower [n/a]