''Adriana tomentosa'' (common name - Mallee bitterbush) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family and is endemic to mainland

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. It was first described by Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré in 1825.

Description

''Adriana tomentosa'' is a shrub to about 2 m high. Male and female flowers are on separate plants.

Gallery

Image:PB060009 Adriana tomentosa - male flowers.jpg, Male flowers Image:PB060004 Adriana tomentosa - habit - male plant.jpg, Habit of male plant

References

Acalypheae Malpighiales of Australia Flora of South Australia Rosids of Western Australia Flora of Victoria (Australia) Flora of Western Australia Plants described in 1825 Taxa named by Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré Endemic flora of Australia Flora of the Northern Territory {{Euphorbiaceae-stub