Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Bertya cunninghamii
Gooma Bush
Other Names:
Regional Subspecies:
Bertya cunninghamii subsp. cunninghamii
Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Mainly growing on red sandy earth in mallee communities. Also found in Callitris mixed woodland. Well drained soils in partial to full sun.
Habit:
Dense shrub 1.5-2m high and 2m diameter. Branches sticky and usually hairless. Flowers most of the year.
Seed Collection:
From cuttings from firm young growth. Frost tolerant.