Plants of the Castlemaine District

Variable Stinkweed - native (Opercularia varia)

 
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Family: Rubiaceae (Woodruff family).

Native.

Occurrence: Widespread and common.

Identification:

It can readily be overlooked. The narrow paired stalkless leaves help distinguish it from Raspwort, with which it often grows.

Photo: 1: Fryers Ridge. 2: Kalimna. 3: Smiths Reef.
4: Wonthaggi Heathlands. 5: Fryers Ridge.


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