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Lechenaultia divaricata

Family: Goodeniaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The branches are often tangled. The leaves are small and narrow. They are like triangular scales. The flowers are scattered along the branches or at the ends of the branches. The flowers have 5 petals fused at the base. The fruit is a pod like capsule. It is 1-3 cm long.

There are about 20-26 Leschenaultia species. They grow in Western Australia. Most of the Goodeniaceae grow in Australia.


Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate places. They need very good drainage. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or half ripe tip cuttings.


Its other names

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