Cuphonotus andraeanus (F.Muell.) E.A.Shaw APNI*
Description: Annual herb with branched inflorescences to 25 cm high, hairy, hairs simple, flattened, terete or twisted.
Basal leaves linear to spathulate, to 30 mm long, entire, almost succulent; stem leaves reducing.
Sepals c. 1 mm long. Petals 1–1.5 mm long, white or pink to yellow. Silicula ± orbicular, 2.5–5 mm long, compressed, valves nearly smooth; pedicel c. 10 mm long.
Distribution and occurrence: Widespread in eremean Aust.
NSW subdivisions: NWP, SWP, NFWP
Other Australian states: Qld W.A. S.A. N.T.
Text by L. Retter & G. J. Harden Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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