| Regional: |
Noted in the areas: Burrumbuttock-West Hume; Upper Adelong & Upper Yaven, and Gocup. Possibly also in similar country in areas surrounding those noted. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA. |
| Habitat: |
Usually dry sclerophyll forest. |
| Habit: |
Broadly spreading, much-branched stiff shrub to 2 m high. Narrow pointed dark-green 'leaves', 5-20 mm long. |
| Similar Species: |
Dry, well-drained soil in semi-shade. Accepts moist well-drained soil in full sun. Resents poor drainage. Tolerates drought. |
| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Not grazed by livestock due to its thorns. Hardy. |
| Flowering: |
Yellow and red-brown, Aug (low altitude) to Dec (high altitude). Pea-like. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Nov - late Jan. Monitor very closely as seed released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. To ensure collection, cover fruiting branches with nylon stockings or paper bags after flowering. Ripe pods are light-brown and brittle and rattle when shaken, with dark-coloured seed inside. May be difficult to obtain seed in useful quantities. Long storage life. |
| Propagation: |
Early Nov - late Jan. Monitor very closely as seed released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. To ensure collection, cover fruiting branches with nylon stockings or paper bags after flowering. Ripe pods are light-brown and brittle and rattle when shaken, with dark-coloured seed inside. May be difficult to obtain seed in useful quantities. Long storage life. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful understorey in recharge plantings, and for improving soil fertility, through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Flowers are a pollen and excellent nectar source for various native insects and birds. Prickly foliage good refuge for small birds. |
| Ornamental: |
Ornamental for barriers and under trees. Richer flower-colour than other Daviesia species. Prune severely to promote new, dense growth. Hardy in cultivation. |
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