Common name: Woolly Copperburr, Spinach Burr
Sclerolaena lanicuspis (F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Benth. APNI*
Synonyms: Bassia lanicuspis (F.Muell.) F.Muell. APNI*
Description: Erect to spreading perennial to c. 40 cm high; branches hairy.
Leaves semiterete, usually succulent, to c. 15 mm long, silky.
Fruiting perianth 2–3 mm long, covered with long silky hairs; base circular, with a small cavity; spines usually 3, rarely 4–6, 4–8 mm long, hairy.
Distribution and occurrence: Widespread in a range of habitats.
NSW subdivisions: NWP, SWP, NFWP, SFWP
Other Australian states: Qld W.A. S.A. N.T.
Text by S. W. L. Jacobs
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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