This cactus-like leafless shrub has erect bluish cylindrical pithy textured stems with spreading branches that form a open habit. It produces yellowish-red pea-shaped flowers appeared in a small cluster along the stems in late winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Daviesia euphorbioides is naturally found in a restricted area in south-west Western Australia east of Perth in the Wongan Hills growing in the Avon wheatbelt on flat undulating sandplains over a geographic range of 85 km. It is regarded as threatened in its native habitat and is ranked as critically endangered. 

It prefers an open to exposed sunny position tolerating high temperatures and grows in very well drained, poor sandy-gravelly soil that is tending acidic. it is drought and frost tolerant and regenerates from seed after fire.

The Wongan Cactus is grown for its drought tolerance and its yellow pea shaped flowers. It is planted small arid gardens as a specimen or use in exposed rockeries. It is also planted in a bush regeneration programmes or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for inland regions and establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring specialist nursery. ID 3783

Daviesia (day-VEE-zee-uh ) euphorbioides (yoo-for-bee-OY-deez)

Note:
This plant is under threat from a weed invasion, inappropriate fire regimes, chemical drift, roadworks, grazing by rabbits and poor natural regeneration.

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)