Butterfly Host Plants. As seen on ABC Gardening Australia

Breynia

Breynia oblongifolia.

Plant family: Phyllanthaceae.

A small shrub, growing to 3m.

Likes full sun and plenty of water.

Green flowers in spring, followed by pink/red fruits that turn black when ripe.

Found in the understudy of Eucalypt woodland.

Host plant for the Large Grass Yellow butterfly.

Item added 22 October 2012

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