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Botanical Name: | Gynatrix pulchella 4 synonyms: Abutilon pulchellum, Napaea pulchella, Plagianthus pulchellus, Sida pulchella |
Common Name: | Hemp Bush, Aboriginal hemp |
Sold As: | Tube ($2.00) |
Plant Type(s): | Tall Shrub (2 to 6 m) |
Growing Conditions: | Shade
Moist |
Size (HxW): | 1.5-3 m x 2-4 m |
Foliage: | Heart-shaped leaves with long taper |
Flowers: | Greenish White from August to October. Small fragrant male and female flowers on separate plants. |
General Comments: | The stems yield copious fine fibre which was used by Aboriginals for string, bags etc. |
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