Shiny Swamp-mat

March 12, 2024 Glenda Scott

COMMON NAME : Shiny Swamp-mat

BOTANICAL NAME : Selliera radicans

FAMILY : Goodeniaceae

PLANT GROUP : Herbs

SIZE : Prostrate

EVC : Coastal Saltmarsh

LOCAL NOTES:

Prostrate, matting, perennial plant.

It is easily identifiable by its succulent, shiny, bright green, spoon shaped leaves.

It has white to mauve fan-shaped flowers October to April.

In 2023 plants started flowering in Shallow Inlet during December in areas in full sun.

It can be seen in areas along the Roy Henderson Trail close to Shallow Inlet itself and in the salt marsh area.

Contributor : HB

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