Small-leaf Parrot-pea - native (Dillwynia phylicoides)

Family: Fabaceae (Pea family).

Native of Australia.

Small-leaf Parrot-pea is moderately common south of Castlemaine e.g. Fryers Ridge and Porcupine Ridge.

Identify by:

• the broad standard
• the flowers which are clustered at the ends of the branches
• the short, spirally twisted green leaves
• the leaves with a rough surface.

phylicoides: like the genus Phylica, referring to the small, narrow leaves.

Photos 1, 2: Wewak Track, Porcupine Ridge.