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Description

Common name: Old Man’s Beard
Height: up to 2m
Width: up to 0.5m

Description: Climber with pale green leaves in groups of three. Masses of creamy flowers in Spring. Feathery seeds.

Growing and distribution: Occurs throughout region in most soil types.

Beneficial attributes: Aboriginal people rub leaves over skin sores or sore muscles. The leaves and tubers are also edible. Fluffy seeds used for ceremonial decoration and are also used by nesting birds.