Gompholobium glabratum DC.

Common Name and Growth Form

Gompholobium glabratum, commonly known as dainty wedge-pea, is a low-lying or ascending shrub that usually reaches 5 to 40 centimeters (2.0 to 15.7 inches) in height.

Stem Texture

Its stems have a pimply texture.

Leaf Structure

The leaves are pinnate, with between five and seven leaflets per leaf.

Leaflet Shape and Size

The leaflets are linear to narrow lance-shaped, measuring 10 to 15 millimeters (0.39 to 0.59 inches) long and 0.5 to 1.5 millimeters (0.020 to 0.059 inches) wide.

Foliage Surface and Leaflet Edges

The plant is more or less glabrous, and the edges of its leaflets curve downward or roll under.

Inflorescence Arrangement

Flowers grow in small groups at the ends of branchlets.

Pedicel and Sepal Traits

Each individual flower sits on a pedicel 4 to 10 millimeters (0.16 to 0.39 inches) long, and has sepals that grow up to around 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) long.

Petal Size and Coloration

Petals measure 8 to 10 millimeters (0.31 to 0.39 inches) long overall: the standard petal and wings are yellow or greenish-yellow, while the keel is dark brown to greyish.

Flowering Period

Flowering takes place from August to October.

Fruit Characteristics

After flowering, the plant produces an oval pod 8 to 10 millimeters (0.31 to 0.39 inches) long.

Habitat and Distribution

This species grows in forest and heath habitats, found on the coast and tablelands of New South Wales from south of Forster to the far north-eastern corner of Victoria.