Bitter Pea | PRO Cheat Sheet |

Historically used by settlers as a substitute for hops in brewing. Narrow-leaf Bitter-pea

: Like other legumes, bitter peas have nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules, which helps improve soil quality in their native habitats. Quick Growing Guide Daviesia mimosoides - Growing Native Plants

A hardy, quick-growing variety often found in mountainous regions. Gorse Bitter-pea bitter pea

Features a very prickly habit, providing a safe refuge for small native birds.

The (genus Daviesia ) is a diverse group of roughly 130 species of flowering shrubs and small trees endemic to Australia . Belonging to the Fabaceae (legume) family, these plants are known for their distinctively bitter-tasting foliage and vibrant "eggs and bacon" colored flowers. Key Characteristics Historically used by settlers as a substitute for

: Early European settlers used the bitter leaves of D. latifolia as a replacement for hops in beer making.

: Most species grow as open shrubs ranging from 1 to 3 meters in height. Their leaves are often modified into tough, leathery phyllodes or sharp, rigid scales to survive dry conditions. Gorse Bitter-pea Features a very prickly habit, providing

: Historically, some species were used by Aboriginal Australians as an inhalant; leaves and branches were burned to relieve breathing difficulties.