| Scientific Name | Gonocarpus tetragynus |
| Size and form | A dense, perennial herb 10-30cm high and 20-40cm wide. |
| Flowers, leaves and fruit | Terminal spikes of pink and red small flowers occur from September to February. Fruit is silver-grey. Elliptic to lanceolate hairy leaves are arranged in opposite decussate pairs with toothed margins. Stems are slightly ribbed with long internodes. |
| Growing conditions | Suitable for moist to dry well-drained soils from full-sun to semi-shade positions. |
