Native snapdragon
Artanema fimbriatum, Fam. Linderniaceae
Short-lived perennial herb, usually 30–60cm high. Stems erect or decumbent, ribbed, gland-dotted, especially on lower surface of leaves.
| Weed Category: | |
| Weed: | No |
| Form or habit: | Herb |
| Family: | Linderniaceae |
| Leaf: | Opposite, narrow-ovate to -elliptic, 4–8 x 1–3cm, margins toothed, lamina discolorous, upper surface, margins and lower midrib scabrous. Petiole 2–10mm long, decurrent on stem. |
| Flower conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Flower colour: |
White, Violet |
| Flower description: | Raceme with four to eight violet or white flowers, 16-25mm. Single flower when in the axils of bracts. |
| Fruit conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Fruit colour: |
Brown |
| Fruit: | |
| Fruit description: | Brown ovoid to globose capsule, 7.5-9mm long, topped with a persistent style. |
| Habitat: | Grassland, woodland. |
| Distribution | Queensland, New South Wales. |
| Food source for: | |
| Toxicity: | No toxicity known |
| Origin: | Australia. |
| Notes: | |
| Information sources: | Atlas of Living Australia (2022) Artanema fimbriatum D.Don., PlantNET (2022) Artanema fimbriatum D.Don FloraOnline. |
