Goodenia radicans

Shiny Swamp-mat, Swampweed

Prostrate creeping perennial herb rooting at nodes to form succulent mats.

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.