Dillwynia sericea
LEGUMINOSAE
Showy parrot-pea
Shrub to knee high with stiff branches.
Bright orange pea shaped flowers amongst the leaves Aug to Nov.
Green pods 1.5cmin length ripening to dark brown with 2 seeds inside.
Collect the ripening seeds in cloth bags or stockings tied over the ends of branches to protect from foraging ants or cut the pods of close to maturity & place in warm dry spot to dry, do this Dec to Feb.
Heat treat the seed in near boiling water for 30 sec & then top up with cold water, leave to soak overnight. Cover lightly with propagating mix, keep moist in a warm sunny spot.
Popular understory plant with birds, especially favoured by ants for the eating the aril. Found on many soil types.