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.
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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 |