Pale Twin-leaf
Zygophyllum glaucum
Erect stout plant to 20 cm tall, often forms a mat up to 2 m in diameter. Pale four-petalled yellow flowers.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Distinctive Features | Distinctive leaves made up of two fleshy Y-shaped leaflets looking like butterfly wings. |
| Biology | Annual herb or perennial sub-shrub. Grows on well-drained clays and soils rich in gypsum in the mallee and semi-arid inland areas. Dies off after flowering. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | May-Dec |