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Leafless Fountain-bush


Leafless Fountain-bush

Psoralea aphylla

Scientific name

Re-seeding, slender, hairy, willowy shrub up to 4m with such small scale-like leaves that the willowy branches appear leafless; sweet-scented mauve to deep-blue and white flowers are borne towards the ends of the branches which are clothed in black hairs.

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Image credit: © Tony Rebelo

Important characteristics

Conservation status: Least Concern

This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.

Suitable for wet sites

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