Goodia pubescens
Golden Tip
Open erect shrub, young branchlets densely hairy.
Additional information
- SynonymGoodia lotifolia var. pubescens
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Size1.5-2 m high
- Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
- LeavesBluish-green leaves divided into 3 egg-shaped leaflets, broader at the tip, 10-40 mm x 6-20 mm, scattered hairs on both sides.
- Flower colourBright yellow with red or brown markings
- Flowering timeSeptember to November
- FlowersSprays 2-6 cm long. Pods 1-2 cm long
- Bird attractingSeeds, insects
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsKnown from limited sites in moist forest within the Shire.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations. Very restricted known local populations.
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Photographer/s: 1, 4 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 2,3 Chris Clarke, NatureShare ©
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