Sweet Bursaria

Bursaria spinosa spinosa

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The coastal forms are known for being rather tall, while those found in subalpine areas can be almost prostrate. It is often multi-stemmed and has a rhizomatous root system, from which is can readily re-sprout after disturbance. The branches are usually spiny. The leaves are small (1–5 cm long), obovate and often clustered on the branches. In spring to summer it produces numerous small (1 cm across) white to cream flowers, which are nicely fragrant. Following this it produces characteristic purse-/heart-shaped seed capsule

Size

Drowing to 5–10 metres high

Habitat

This species grows from coastal to subalpine areas

Distribution

South Eastern Australia From QLD to SA including Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. Australian National Botanic Gardens and Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, Canberra (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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