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Ptilotus macrocephalus

Common Names: 
Feather Heads

These pictures of a Ptilotus macrocephalus (Feather Heads) were taken by Ian Bell on a walk organised by the Pinkerton Landcare Group in 2006. The area of Greybox grasslands near Mt Cottrell is owned by the Melton Shire Council and covenanted by Trust for Nature. Weeding and planting are co-ordinated by the Landcare group and done by members of the group and by the council. For more information contact Frances Overmars at Pinkerton Landcare group.

Propagation: 

Ptilotus macrocephalus seed germinates readily in spring/summer, especially if the outer, fluffy seed coating is removed. The seed is a small dark flea sized seed. Often poor germination is due to the lack of seed being present in the seedhead.

Seed set is poor if it is a wet spring as the upright flower collects water and the pollen is destroyed. The seedhead will still develop.