Micrantheum hexadrum

Botanical Name: Micrantheum hexadrum
Common Name: river tridentbush
Family: Euphorbiceae

Size: 1-3m H, 1-1.5m W.
Leaves: Narrow linear to oblong, in alternate groups of 3.
Flowers: Creamy, small in groups of 1-3 on short stalks in leaf axils
Flowering Time: Winter to spring
Fruit: A small capsule

Habitat/distribution: Restricted to north and east, below 1000m, on riparian or wet shady sites.
Where to See: Cataract Gorge, Westbury, Mount Arthur.
Other notes: Attractive and hardy garden plant, frost tolerant. Propagate from cuttings. Leaves in groups or three is a distinguishing feature.