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Gonocarpus tetragynus

Common Name: Common Raspwort
Synonym:
Family: Haloragaceae
Size: 10-30cm x 20-40cm
Description: Wiry, erect perennial herb with slightly 4-ribbed stems covered in sharp stiff hairs.
Leaves: Pairs of lance-shaped leaves, 0.6-1.9cm x 2-7mm, with stiff hairs. Margins have 4-8 small teeth.
Flowering: Loose terminal spikes of tiny flowers, bracts reddish.
Flower Colour: Green to reddish
Flowering Time: September to February
Growing Conditions: Widespread in moist to dry well drained soils in dry forests, scrubs and heaths. Full sun to semi shade.
Garden Use: Plant as an understorey under established trees. Stems have a raspy feel.
Related Species:
Plant Communities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42, 45, 46
Conservation Status: Widespread within the Shire
Aboriginal Use:
Commercially available: Indigenous nursery
Bird Attracting: No
Butterfly Attracting: No
Frog Habitat: No
Photographer: 1, 3, 4 Marilyn Gray ©; 2 Gordon Carter ©
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Last Updated: 30/06/2010
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