Life-saver burr
Sida platycalyx
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It grows each year from seed. It can be spreading or upright. It grows 30 cm high. The flowers are yellow.
There are about 100 Sida species.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. It grows on red sand, clay loam and stony flats in subtropical Australia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds