Spreading to prostrate shrub 1–2 m high. Phyllodes alternate or fascicled, rarely whorled, often flattened, (0.5–)0.7–1.5 cm long, 0.5–1 mm wide, pungent. Flowers in ovoid or spherical heads to 1.2 cm long. Flowers Jul.–Dec.
Wim, GleP, VVP, GipP, OtP, WaP, Gold, CVU, GGr, DunT, EGL, EGU, WPro, HSF, HNF, OtR, VAlp. Widespread in southern Victoria, most commonly in coastal areas in heathland or woodland, usually on sandy soil.
