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.