Coast Bitter-bush

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:08:00 GMT

Adriana quadripartita (Bitter Bush) is a shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae. The species, which is endemic to southern Australia, has an erect open habit, growing to between 0.5 and 3 metres or more high.[2][3][4] The lanceloate or ovate leaves are opposite, coarsely toothed and have a glabrous upper surface.[3][5] They are 5 to 10 cm long and 2 to 4 cm wide.[5] The male flower spikes are up to 17 cm long.[3] The female flowers, which occur on separate plants, appear in clusters.[5] These are followed by ovoid capsules which are about 1 centimetre in diameter.[2]
Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Adriana Species: quadripartita Main Flower Colour: Red

Euphorbiaceae Adriana Wildflowers

Coast Bitter-bush