Scientific Name: Sida rhombifolia

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  • Pronunciation:
    SEE-dah rom-bee-FOAL-ee-ah
  • Common Name:
    Paddy's Lucern, Sida retusa
  • Type:
    Herb , perennial
  • Family:
    MALVACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    Yellow on long slender stems from leaf joints
  • Fruit:
    segments have two long sharp points at top
  • Species List:
    Banana, Tewantin Forest Gyndier, Fraser Island, Mill Point, Johns, Cooroibah Conservation Park, Cooroibah Bushland Reserve, Cranks Creek, Leslie Drive Roundabout, TAFE, NNS, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush medicine: Diarrhoea and dysentery - leaf tips chewed

Identification Notes

Leaves and stems not hairy. Tough bark, woody stems