Description
Open, spreading shrub to 2m high, oftenwith arching branches. Branchlets flattened.
Foliage
Stalkless, small phyllodes with one mainvein, 0.5-2cm long. Leaf shape may varyfrom round to oblong between plants of different locations.
Flowers
Flowers Golden-yellow balls on fine stems along branches, 1-2 flowers per leaf axil. Flowers profusely in Winter through to Spring.
Habitat
Sandy, clay and loam soils. Well drained soils in full or partial sun.
Legume, improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
Value to Wildlife
Good habitat. Flowers are a nectar and pollen source for many native beetles, moths and butterflies.