Family:
Nyctaginaceae
Boerhavia dominii
Tar Vine
Other Names:
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Variety of soil and vegetation types.
Habit:
Usually hairless, prostrate, herbaceous perennial. Slender prostrate or climbing stems. Leaves dark green and ovate. Flowers dull pink, (Dec-May).
Seed Collection:
Drought resistant. May become weedy if planted in rich garden soil and water frequently. From seed or cuttings which strike readily. Hardy, ground cover in dry areas. Palatable to stock. Koories baked the tap roots for food.