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Coast Twin Leaf

Zygophyllum billardierei
Coast Twin Leaf
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A scrambling perennial plants with deep green semi-succulent leaves that grows 30-60cm tall and 1 metre wide and forms a dense mat. This plant produces a mass display of four-petalled yellow flowers between July and December, which are followed by triangular seed capsules in summer. It is suitable for exposed coastal conditions.

Form
Groundcover, Perennial Herb
Height
0-0.5m
Flowering Time
  • Winter
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/Tas/WA/SA
Bush Tucker Plant
No