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Much branched shrub to 3m high. Branches leafless flexible and furrowed. Leaves are short well spaced scales. Pea-like flowers are brownish-yellow (Sep-Nov). Fruit an ovoid-oblong pod to 2mm long and drying black or brown.

Many woodland communities usually on loamy or sandy loam red earths.

Propagate from seed which should be treated with near boiling water and allowed to soak.