Fabaceae

n/a

Small, upright, hairless, and stocky shrub to 1 m high. Leaves glossy bright green, oblong-lanceolate, and aromatic when crushed. Pea-like purple flowers (Sep-Feb). Fruit a rusty-coloured pod covered in hard prickles.

Mainly areas subject to occasional inundation on heavy grey and brown clay in River Red Gum, Black Box, and Bimble Box communities. Prefers heavy clays. Prefers 300 to 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.

Propagate from seed or cuttings. Seed may require pre-sowing treatment. Hardy to most frost.

Utilised by stock, although fruit can attach to sheep wool and reduce its value.