Pterocaulon sphacelatum
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Pterocaulon sphacelatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Australia, where it is known as "Fruit-salad Plant" or "Applebush", as well as other Aboriginal names.
Description
Its natural habitat is subtropical dry continental grasslands. It is a 20–120 cm self–seeding biennial forb. It has spherical pinkish flowerheads. This plant is relatively common in Alice Springs.[1]
The "Applebush" is an aromatic plant is used in Australian Aboriginal medicine.[2]
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