Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Adenocarpus

Species:

Adenocarpus complicatus subsp. aureus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire, common adaptation in Mediterranean shrublands. Benefits from periodic burning in native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat requires scarification by mechanical abrasion or hot water treatment. Germination improved with warm temperatures after stratification.

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