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Glycine clandestina

Twining Glycine

Light open twining herb with long stems, often not noticed until it flowers. Very variable in leaf size and shape, hairiness and flower size and colour.

Additional information

  • FamilyFabaceae
  • StoreyMiddle storey
  • SizeTwining 0.3-2 m
  • Plant groupingClimbers & creepers
  • LeavesSparsely scattered dark green leaves divided at central point into 3 stiffly hairy leaflets, on stalks 5-40 mm long. Lower leaflets roundish with rounded tips 0.5-3 cm x 2-10 mm, upper leaflets narrow to oblong 1-8 cm x 2-10 mm, tip pointed or rounded.
  • Flower colourBluish-mauve
  • Flowering timeAugust to January
  • FlowersLoose sprays of 4-18 small pea flowers on stalks 2-6 cm long in leaf axils.
  • Bird attractingNo
  • Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
  • Frog habitatNo
  • Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils in forests and grassy woodlands. Partial to dappled shade.
  • Garden useA gentle twiner for shady gardens. The dainty sprays of flowers are most attractive.
  • Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
  • Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire

Photo Gallery

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1 Glycine clandestina

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2 Glycine clandestina

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3 Glycine clandestina

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Photographer/s: 1 Marty White/SYR ©; 2, 3 Marilyn Bull ©

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