Goodia lotifolia
Golden-tip
Open erect shrub, young branchlets and underside of leaflets either smooth or sparsely hairy.
Additional information
- SynonymGoodia lotifolia var. lotifolia
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Size1-5 m x 1-5 m
- Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
- LeavesBluish-green leaves divided into 3 egg-shaped leaflets, broader at the tip, 5-35 mm x 3-29 mm.
- Flower colourBright yellow with red markings
- Flowering timeSeptember to November
- FlowersLong sprays, to 10 cm, of lightly fragrant pea flowers.
- Bird attractingSeeds, insects
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained moist to dry soils in forests. Pioneer plant, germinating well after disturbances. Light frosts. Full sun, partial and semi shade.
- Garden useA fast-growing floriferous species which requires pruning after flowering. Plant several together for effect.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Related speciesGoodia pubescens - differs in that young branchlets and undersides of leaves are densely downy.
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Photographer/s: 1 David Blair ©; 2 Chris Clarke, NatureShare ©; 3, 5 Marilyn Bull ©; 4 Russell Best, NatureShare ©
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