Family:
Fabaceae
Daviesia genistifolia
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Occurrence:
Habitat:
Sclerophyll communities, on sandy soils.
Habit:
Spiny, erect slender shrub 50 cm to 2 m high.
Flowering:
Tiny orange-brown flowers Aug-Nov.
Seed Collection:
Early Dec-late Jan. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed immediately or in 1-2 days.
Propagation:
From scarified seed. Soak in near-boiling water for about 30 seconds, before cooling rapidly under flowing cold water. Alternatively, soak in cold water for several hours before drying and sowing.
VALUES:
Land Protection:
Legume — improves soil fertility through ‘fixing’ nitrogen. Important component of understorey.
Wildlife:
Excellent refuge plant for native birds.