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Gardening with
Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use Identification & Control
of Common Weeds

Botanical Name:Gynatrix pulchella 
Common Name:Hemp Bush 
Status:New plant not in the old website
Sold As:Tube ($2.00)
Plant
Type(s):
Tall Shrub (2 to 6 m)
Growing
Conditions:
Shade
Moist
Size
(HxW):
1.5-3 m x 2-4 m
Foliage:Heart-shaped leaves with long taper
Flowers:Greenish White from August to October. Small fragrant male and female flowers on separate plants.
General
Comments:
The stems yield copious fine fibre which was used by Aboriginals for string, bags etc.
Further
Information:
  1. Whitehorse Council 
  2. Yarra Ranges Council 
  3. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (VICFLORA) 


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