Goodenia radicans
Shiny Swamp-mat, Swampweed
Prostrate creeping perennial herb rooting at nodes to form succulent mats.
Additional information
- SynonymSelliera radicans
- FamilyGoodeniaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- SizeProstrate-40 mm x 1 m
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesShiny bright green spoon-shaped leaves 1-11 cm x 2-35 mm in erect tufts.
- Flower colourWhite to mauve
- Flowering timeOctober to April
- FlowersSmall fan-shaped flowers on stalks to 5 cm long.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet soil beside water areas. Full sun to full shade.
- Garden useA ground cover for bog gardens, beside water areas and as a soil binder on moist embankments.
- Commercially availableGenerally
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.
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