Dragon Tree

MickO — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:57:00 GMT

A native of northern Australia, it is found in the Pilbara and Kimberley areas and eastward into Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. It also grows in a small area on the western side of the Cape York peninsular, Queensland. This species occurs in the hot arid, hot semi-arid, hot sub-humid and hot humid zones. It dislikes frost. Growing along river banks, in depressions or in areas where a high groundwater table exists. It grows on alluvial plains where the soil varies from deep sands to heavy, black, alkaline clays. It will tolerate saline or waterlogged conditions.
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Sesbania Species: formosa Main Flower Colour: White

Fabaceae Sesbania formosa Wildflowers

Dragon Tree