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Cullen tenax

Emu-foot

Fabaceae

Description:

Groundcover to 30cm spreading up to 1m diameter.

Dainty creeping herb with tiny mauve flowers.  

Leaves are ‘emu foot’ shaped.

Host plant for Checkered Swallowtail butterfly  Papilio demoleus.

Special Features:

  • Host plant for Checkered Swallowtail butterfly Papilio demoleus.

  • Hardy

  • Fast growing

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Flower Colour:

Purple

Cullen tenax - Emu-foot

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