Bossiaea riparia

River Leafless Bossiaea

Upright to spreading leafless shrub with flattened winged stems 2-4mm wide.

FamilyFabaceae
StoreyLower storey
Size0.3-1 m x 0.5-1 m
Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
LeavesLeaves are reduced to tiny scales.
Flower colourLight yellow and red
Flowering timeSeptember to November
FlowersSingle pea flowers along edges of stems.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist to wet positions along watercourses. Frost tolerant. Partial to full shade.
Garden useInteresting winged plant for moist areas complimenting garden pools. Flowers small but well displayed.
Commercially availableUnlikely to be available within the Shire of Yarra Ranges
Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations. There is one recorded collection for the Shire, in 1900.