Slender Devil's Twine

Cassytha glabella

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A twining parasitic plant with smooth, slender stems that forms dense mats over other vegetation and undergrowth. The fruit of this species is sweet and mucousy to the taste.

Size

To over 1m amoungst other vegetation

Habitat

Dry forest, woodland, and heath.

Distribution

Widespread and abundant, especially in coastal heaths across most of Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Wikipedia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Slender Devil's Twine
Scientific name: Cassytha glabella R.Br.
Family: Lauraceae
Category: Plant Life › Climbers
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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