Gynatrix pulchella
Gynatrix
Gynatrix pulchella, common name Native Hemp, is a dioecious flowering shrub in the family Malvaceae, endemic to south-east Australia. It grows to 3 m in height and has white or cream flowers.
Significance to the Ganai community.
The stems yield copious fine fibre which was used for string, bags and binding
206.00 Location Many specimens form part of the Tarwin River bank restoration plantings by the West Gippsland CMA in 2009/11
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