Family:

Chenopodiaceae

Eremophila serrulata

Green Fuchsia-bush

Other Names: n/a

Regional Subspecies:

n/a

HABIT:

Small and leggy shrub to 1.5 m high. Leaves ovate to lanceolate, to 20 mm long, and sticky. Flowers green, tubular, hairy, and 20-25 mm long (Jul-Nov). Fruit a globular, hairless drupe. Prefers 300 to 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.

HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:

Found growing in rocky outcrop woodland on upper slopes and crests. Prefers well-drained sites with partial to full sun. Prefers 300 – 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina.

SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:

Propagate from seed, but can be difficult and best left for natural regeneration. From cuttings, but can be slow to form roots. Frost hardy.

VALUES & USES:

Flowers utilised by honey-eating birds.