Daviesia horrida

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae

What it is like

Daviesia horrida is a SHRUB growing to 1.6 m (5ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 1.6

Where it is found

Open forests, especially in hilly and mountainous areas, forming dense scrub on silurian, basalt and red sand soils.

Australis - New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 0

Medicine

Rating: 1

Febrifuge, tonic and vermifuge. Used as a hop substitute. - check if this is medicinal, beer making or eating.

Other

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How it is grown

Plants are hardy to about -7°c in Australian gardens. Plants require cool greenhouse treatment in Britain.

Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Habit: Shrub

Hardiness: 8-11

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Daviesia latifolia. R.Br.