Broad-leaved brachysema facts for kids
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G. minus
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| Gastrolobium minus (Crisp) G.Chandler & Crisp
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Brachysema latifolium Hort. |
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Gastrolobium minus, also known as the broad-leaved brachysema, is a special type of plant. It's a low-growing shrub that spreads out on the ground. You can only find it in the southwest part of Western Australia. This plant belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea or bean family.
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What Does It Look Like?
This plant can grow to be about 1 metre (3 feet) wide. Its leaves are shaped like an oval. The top side of the leaves is a dark green color. The bottom side feels soft and silky.
Beautiful Flowers
The flowers of the broad-leaved brachysema are very pretty. They are usually orange-red in color. You might also see some yellow markings on them. These flowers mostly appear between July and October.
Where Does It Grow?
You can find Gastrolobium minus growing in open forests. It likes areas with Jarrah trees, which are a type of Eucalyptus tree. These forests are near places like Mount Barker and Cranbrook. There is also a group of these plants in Fitzgerald River National Park.
How People Grow It
Many people like to grow Gastrolobium minus in their gardens. It has been a popular plant for a long time. Sometimes, it was mistakenly called Brachysema latifolium.
Tips for Growing
This plant is great for covering the ground. You can also plant it on slopes or in large pots. It even looks good in hanging baskets. Gastrolobium minus prefers a bit of shade. It also needs soil that drains water well. The plant can handle a little bit of frost, too.
