Family:

Chenopodiaceae

Dissocarpus biflorus

Twin-horned Copperburr

Other Names: Two-point Burr, Twin-flower Saltbush

Regional Subspecies:

Dissocarpus biflorus var. biflorus

HABIT:

Branched, grey perennial sub-shrub. Fruits woolly. Flowers most of the year (Jan-Dec).

HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:

Woodland and shrub communities on variable soil. Prefers dry soils with full sun. Prefers 300 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.

SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:

Propagate from seed or cuttings.

VALUES & USES:

Attractive garden plant with decorative foliage and small spines.