Spur Velleia - native (Velleia paradoxa)

Occurrence: Common.

A native.

Velleias are related to the Goodenias. Velleias differ in that the ovary is above the petals. In Goodenias the ovary is below the petals.

Recognise by

• it has a basal tuft of narrow leaves
• the flower stalks are branched with a pair of leaves at the base of each branch
• the petals are united at the base to form a spur (and hence "Spur Velleia").

Photos 1, 2, 3, 4: Spur Velleia, Taradale. The tip of the spur is just visible in photo 4.

Photo 5: Flower closeup. The spur is clearly visible. 6: The basal leaves. Photos 5 and 6: Max Schlachter.