Arabidella trisecta (F.Muell.) O.E.Schulz APNI*
Description: Woody subshrub to 60 cm high, erect, with stems usually angled with papillae on the ribs.
Leaves to 4 cm long, 2–3-pinnatisect, or rarely divided further; segments mostly linear.
Inflorescence an elongated raceme. Sepals 3–4.5 mm long. Petals 3–6 mm long, white to yellow. Siliqua linear, mostly 15–30 mm long; valves flat to convex with 1 prominent vein; seeds in 1 row; pedicel spreading to ascending, 10–15 mm long.
Distribution and occurrence: Widespread in semi-arid areas.
NSW subdivisions: NWP, SWP, NFWP, SFWP
Other Australian states: Qld Vic. W.A. S.A. N.T.
Text by L. Retter & G. J. Harden Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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