Conebushes (Petrophile)
Description
Petrophile is a genus of evergreen shrubs, in the family Proteaceae. The genus is endemic to Australia. Commonly known as conebushes, they typically have prickly, divided foliage and produce prominently-displayed pink, yellow or cream flowers followed by grey, conical fruits.The name Petrophile is derived from the Greek words petra = rock and phile = seeking or preferring, referring to the rocky habitat in which some species grow
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Order: Proteales
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Family: Proteaceae
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Genus: Petrophile
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