19. Flowering Lignum

Eremophila polyclada

NON-INDIGENOUS USE:

not known.

INDIGENOUS USE:

not known.

DESCRIPTION:

Dense straggly and sprawling shrub with sparse leaves, grows to 2m both ways. Branches are rigid and curve downwards.

BARK:

Dark grey and fissured on woody stems.

LEAVES:

Narrow leaves to 6cm in length are dull green, linear and tapered to a stalky base.

FLOWERS:

White bell shaped flowers with brown spots. Fruits are oblong and pointed. Grows on flood plains and low lying areas. Palatable to stock only in dry times when little else is available.