Daviesia ulicifolia
Common Name:
Gorse Bitter-pea
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Riverina (CDEHJKMNPRSTVWXYZ) also WA, SA, Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Common in heaths and heathy understories
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Flower Description:
Orange yellow and reddish-brown
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Habit:
Shrub to 2 m tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species is distinguished by the pointed leaves and branches that end in spines
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria