Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Erect shrub that can reach up to 3 m tall. |
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| Roots | Extensive root system holds the plant securely to the soil. |
| Foliage | Hairless leaves are composed of 4 - 7 linear leaflets arranged in a whorl at the top of the stem, foliage colour predominantly yellow with patches of green. |
| Flowers | Flowers are arranged in clusters known as umbels. |
| Fruit | Immature, whitish fruits gradually darken to a dull black. |
| Etymology | Species lineare means narrow and parallel-sided (refers to the leaves of the plant). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 995 |
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| Species ID | 2289 |
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