28th December - Stylidium graminifolium - Grass Trigger-plant

Stylidium graminifolium

Description:
Perennial herb to one metre tall. Has an irritable column with fused style and stamens. The column rests in the labellum and jerked erect when activated by an insect depositing (or receiving) pollen.

Flowering:
Flowers October - January.

Threats:
Can be overgrown by more vigorous species.

Management:
Does reasonably well in a properly managed bush garden.