Mallee Riceflower, Shrubby Rice-flower
Pimelea microcephala
Family: Thymelaeaceae
What it is like
A medium sized shrub. It grows 1-4 m high and spreads 0.6-2.5 m wide. There are many spreading branches. Small branches are reddish brown. The leaves are 0.6-6 cm long by 0.1-0.7 cm wide. They are opposite and have short stalks. The flower heads are 1 cm across. The stalks are hairy. The flowers are 0.7 cm long. They are white, yellow or greenish.
There are about 108 Pimelea species.
Where it is found
It suits warm temperate locations. It grows in drier regions. Plants are hardy to frost. In the Inland Botanical Gardens Mildura.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
CAUTION: It is reported to have toxic properties.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.