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Pultenaea gunnii ssp. gunnii

Common Name: Golden Bush-pea
Synonym:
Family: Fabaceae
Size: 0.5-2m x 0.5-1.5m
Description: Narrow erect shrub.
Leaves: Tiny egg-shaped to lance-shaped leaves 2-6mm x 1-3mm, upper surface smooth or slightly wrinkled, pale sparse hairs below, margins curved under, tip pointed. Leaves often crowded. Stipules dark brown, tiny.
Flowering: Terminal heads of pea flowers.
Flower Colour: Bright yellow and dark red
Flowering Time: September to October
Growing Conditions: Well drained soil in moist to damp foothill forests. Frost tolerant. Prefers partial shade but will grow in full sun..
Garden Use: Very floriferous compact plant which looks good grown in swarms under trees. Pruning can extend the life of the shrub.
Related Species:
Plant Communities: 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 46
Conservation Status: Widespread within the Shire
Aboriginal Use:
Commercially available: Australian plant & indigenous nurseries
Bird Attracting: No
Butterfly Attracting: No
Frog Habitat: No
Photographer: 1, 4 Marilyn Gray ©; 2 Jean Edwards ©; 3 Marty White/SYR ©
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Last Updated: 30/06/2010
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Tel: 1300 368 333 Fax: 9735 4249
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