Astrotricha linearis, commonly known as the narrow-leaf star-hair, is a plant species in the family Araliaceae.[1][2] The species is endemic to south-east Australia. Plants grow to 1.5 metres high and have linear leaves that are 20 to 65 mm long and 1 to 1.5 mm wide. Flowers appear between October and December in the species native range.

Astrotricha linearis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Astrotricha
Species:
A. linearis
Binomial name
Astrotricha linearis

The species was formally described in 1837 based on plant material collected by Allan Cunningham near Bathurst.

It occurs naturally in heath or dry woodland in New South Wales and Victoria.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Astrotricha linearis ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Astrotricha linearis A.Cunn. ex Benth". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 30 September 2013.