Description
Stylidium divergens (also called Spreading Triggerplant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stylidium divergens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stylidium divergens are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and white.