Australina pusilla ssp. muelleri

Shade Nettle

Prostrate to erect perennial herb with semi-succulent stems.

Additional information

• FamilyUrticaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size20-40 cm x 0.5-1 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesDark green elliptic to egg-shaped leaves with 4-6 rounded teeth per side, 15-50 mm x 10-35 mm.
• Flower colourGreen
• Flowering timeNovember to February
• FlowersMale and female flowers separate on the same plant. Clusters of insignificant flowers, female usually below male clusters, in leaf axils.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist forests, in full shade.
• Garden useNon-stinging nettle. Grow amongst ferns in moist positions.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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