Bossiaea riparia
River Leafless Bossiaea
Upright to spreading leafless shrub with flattened winged stems 2-4mm wide.
Additional information
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.3-1 m x 0.5-1 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesLeaves are reduced to tiny scales.
- Flower colourLight yellow and red
- Flowering timeSeptember to November
- FlowersSingle pea flowers along edges of stems.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet positions along watercourses. Frost tolerant. Partial to full shade.
- Garden useInteresting winged plant for moist areas complimenting garden pools. Flowers small but well displayed.
- Commercially availableUnlikely to be available within the Shire of Yarra Ranges
- Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations. There is one recorded collection for the Shire, in 1900.
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