Winged Broom-pea, Dogwood, Australian dogwood
Jacksonia scoparia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A medium to large shrub. It grows 3-4 m high. It spreads 2-3 m across. The stems are fine and silver. The branches are angled or have wings. The leaves are also fine and silver. They are small and scale like. The flowers are pea shaped. They occur in large masses and are orange-yellow. They have a smell. The fruit is a pod 0.6-1.2 cm long.
There are about 50 Jacksonia species. They grow in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate regions but can also grow in the subtropics. It needs well drained soil and dry soil. It can grow in full sun of light shade. It can stand light frosts. It can tolerate very acid soils. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The gum is eaten but this may be produced by an insect.
Edible parts
Gum, pollen
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds need to be treated by scratching or heat.