Goodenia radicans explained

Goodenia radicans, commonly known as remuremu, swampweed, bonking grass, or its former botanical name Selliera radicans,[1] is a creeping, herbaceous plant species found in New Zealand, Australia and Chile. It is the most observed Goodenia on iNaturalist in New Zealand, and is indigenous to New Zealand and Australia.[2] Only one other Goodenia is native to New Zealand, the severely range-restricted Goodenia heenanii.

Description

A low-lying herb with short green leaves, which forms matted patches. It bears small white flowers.[3] G. radicans can grow to a height of and spread to wide. The shiny, narrow leaves can be up to long, and have a spoon shape. Small, fan-shaped white flowers are produced in summer.[4] It has been hypothesised to be the main host plant for the moth species Asaphodes frivola.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Selliera radicans . 11 August 2014 . New Zealand Plant Conservation Network . 23 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Selliera (Goodenia radicans) . iNaturalist . 8 September 2024 .
  3. Web site: Goodenia radicans (Cav.) Pers. . BiotaNZ . 8 September 2024.
  4. Web site: Selliera radicans. Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. 27 May 2012.