Prostrate cone bush

(Isopogon prostratus)

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Description

Isopogon prostratus, the Prostrate Cone Bush is a rare prostrate shrub found in south eastern Australia. It usually is found as a heath plant, or in dry open Eucalyptus woodland, and often is exposed to wind, frost, snow, sun and rain. It usually grows in sandy soils. Older plants tend to have a significant rootstock or lignotuber.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Proteales
Family:Proteaceae
Genus:Isopogon
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