Bitter Cryptandra
Cryptandra amara
Low prostrate wiry heath-like spiny shrub to 50 cm, with clusters of tiny pink or white cuplike flowers. Branches are covered in star-shaped hairs and the flowering stems are often leafless.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Shrubs |
| Former Scientific Name | Cryptandra amara var. amara |
| Distinctive Features | Flat leaves which curve downwards, with fine spines. |
| Biology | Perennial. Shallow rocky soils, often roadsides where protected from grazing. (Many members of the Rhamnaceae family are very palatable to stock). |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Aug-Sep |