Pultenea retusa
Pultenaea retusa, commonly known as Notched Bush-pea, is a small perennial shrub native to SE QLD, NSW and Victoria. It typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 1 meter and is found in a variety of habitats, such as heathlands, woodlands, and open forests, often favoring sandy or well-drained soils.
This plant is characterized by its blunt-tipped, narrow leaves and vibrant yellow to orange pea-shaped flowers with red markings that bloom in spring, attracting pollinators like bees. Pultenaea retusa contributes to the ecological health of its environment by enhancing soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and providing habitat for native insects. Its striking flowers and adaptability make it a valuable species for revegetation efforts and native garden plantings.
Pultenaea retusa, commonly known as Notched Bush-pea, is a small perennial shrub native to SE QLD, NSW and Victoria. It typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 1 meter and is found in a variety of habitats, such as heathlands, woodlands, and open forests, often favoring sandy or well-drained soils.
This plant is characterized by its blunt-tipped, narrow leaves and vibrant yellow to orange pea-shaped flowers with red markings that bloom in spring, attracting pollinators like bees. Pultenaea retusa contributes to the ecological health of its environment by enhancing soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and providing habitat for native insects. Its striking flowers and adaptability make it a valuable species for revegetation efforts and native garden plantings.
Pultenaea retusa, commonly known as Notched Bush-pea, is a small perennial shrub native to SE QLD, NSW and Victoria. It typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 1 meter and is found in a variety of habitats, such as heathlands, woodlands, and open forests, often favoring sandy or well-drained soils.
This plant is characterized by its blunt-tipped, narrow leaves and vibrant yellow to orange pea-shaped flowers with red markings that bloom in spring, attracting pollinators like bees. Pultenaea retusa contributes to the ecological health of its environment by enhancing soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and providing habitat for native insects. Its striking flowers and adaptability make it a valuable species for revegetation efforts and native garden plantings.