Scaevola albida var. albida

Family Goodeniaceae

Prostrate to weakly ascending perennial herb forming a dense mat to 50 cm high. Spreads vegetatively by root suckers. Longevity indefinite.

Flowers: Mauve, fan-shaped, October – April. Visited by butterflies abd Honey Bees.

Fruit: Ellipsoid to 3 mm long, single seeded.

Seed: Probably locally dispersed.

Gallery images: seed, seedling, rootstock, resprout

Ecology

• Woodland habitat mid shade to full sun.
• Rare in woodland at Mount Annan Botanic Garden.
• Resprouts after fire at ground level.
• Limited seed set observed.
• Readily grown from cuttings for cultivation.