13th August - Opercularia varia - Variable Stinkweed

Opercularia varia

Description:
Perennial subshrub groundcover with spreading branches to 25cm long, produced from one short main stem. Monoecious (bearing separate male and female flowers on the same plant). Although the photo clearly shows bisexual flowers.

Flowering:
Flowering occurs from June to October.

Threats:
Easily overgrown by more vigorous species.

Management:
Seems to do reasonably well.