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.