Lignum, Tangled lignum
Muehlenbeckia florulenta

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A tangled shrub. It grows 1-2 m high and spreads 1-2.5 m wide. There are many branches. They are slender and spreading. They are usually without leaves and are grey-green. The small branches are short and tangled and usually end in a spine. The leaves are 1.5-7 cm long by 0.2-1 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and grey-green. The flowers are 0.6 cm across and whitish-yellow. They occur in small clusters. The nuts are 0.5 cm long. They are top-shaped and brown.

There are about 20 Muehlenbeckia species.

Where it is found

It grows near swamps. It is hardy to frosts and can withstand dry periods.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, fruit, shoots

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or by cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Mirriraa, Miriyaa

Synonyms

Muehlenbeckia cunninghamii (Meissner)F.Muell.;