Dillwynia retorta
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Dillwynia retorta is the name given to a shrub
in the pea family. They grow to about 3m high. The leaves (about 4-12mm long) are spirally twisted, giving them needle-like shape. Like many other Dillwynia
species, this one has yellow flowers with red centres (commonly called "egg-and-bacon").
They grow in New South Wales
and Queensland
.
Shrub
A shrub or bush is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 5–6 m tall. A large number of plants may become either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience...
in the pea family. They grow to about 3m high. The leaves (about 4-12mm long) are spirally twisted, giving them needle-like shape. Like many other Dillwynia
Dillwynia
Dillwynia is a plant genus of the family Fabaceae. They are endemic to Australia, occurring in all states except the Northern Territory.Species* Dillwynia acerosa* Dillwynia acicularis* Dillwynia brunioides...
species, this one has yellow flowers with red centres (commonly called "egg-and-bacon").
They grow in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
and Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
.