Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Daviesia

Species:

Daviesia anceps

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; seeds also germinate in response to heat and smoke.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (e.g., hot water or mechanical nicking) to break physical dormancy; germination may occur within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

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