Cryptandra propinqua A.Cunn. ex Fenzl APNI* 
Description: Rigid, much-branched shrub to 1 m high, branches ± stellate-hairy.
Leaves ± linear, flat or terete, 2–10 mm long, 1–2 mm wide, upper surface ± glabrous, lower surface finely tomentose; stipules linear, c. 2 mm long.
Inflorescence spike-like, usually on short lateral branches; bracts ± enclosing hypanthium. Sepals at least as long as hypanthium, not spreading and exposing the stamens; anthers ± sessile.
Flowering: late winter to spring.
Distribution and occurrence: Widespread on the ranges and in inland regions, on the coast scattered, usually restricted to sandstone sites from near Grafton south to Jervis Bay.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, NT, CT, ST, NWS, NWP, SWP, SFWP
Other Australian states: Qld Vic. W.A. S.A.
Text by G. J. Harden
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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