Genus species; Bossiaea heterophylla
Meaning of name; for Boissieu de la Martiniere - diversly leaved
Family; Fabaceae
Common name;
Aspect; Usually Frost Resistant; Dry;
Habitat; Open Forest, Woodland, Hind Dunes, Ridges,
Soil; Heavy & Clay Soil; Sandy Soil;
Landscape uses; Container Plant; Rockery Plant;
Leaves; Narrow flatened;
Flowering; Autumn Flowering; Butterfly Attracter; April to June;
Fruit; Several seeded flat pod; 25mm x 7mm;
Dispersal vector; Ant adapted elaiosome (food body).
Ecological values; Bird Attracter/Insect Eaters; Butterfly Attracter;
Propagation; Semi hard wood tip cuttings.