Calothamnus borealis

Calothamnus borealis is a low, spreading shrub with many stems, growing to a height of about 1.0 metre (3 ft) and with new growth covered with soft hairs. Its leaves are crowded, mostly 7–10 millimetres (0.3–0.4 in) long and 1.0–1.5 millimetres (0.04–0.06 in) wide, cylindrical in shape, tapering to a non-prickly point. They are covered with short hairs giving a greyish tinge. The flowers are red and are arranged in small clusters containing 1 to 12 individual flowers, mostly hidden among the leaves. The petals are about 5 millimetres (0.2 in) long, pinkish to brownish in colour with a papery texture. The stamens are arranged in 5 claw-like bundles with 20 to 25 stamens per bundle. Flowering occurs from July to September and is followed by fruits which are woody, almost cylindrical capsules, 6.5–10 millimetres (0.3–0.4 in) long and 7–10 millimetres (0.3–0.4 in) in diameter.