Trachymene
incisa: is a member of the Apiaceae family, in company with the
Flannel Flowers, celery, dill and fennel.
Trachymene incisa is an erect herb, reaching a height of 60
centimetres. The species has a thick perennial rootstock. The leaves are
deeply lobed and are held on a 15-centimetre stem or petiole. There are
between 30 to 60 individual flowers in the head that is known as an umbel.
Flowering occurs from September to May.
Trachymene incisa is widely distributed in New South Wales and
Queensland. It is one of the herbaceous plants native to Yallaroo. We have
only observed the species growing on rocky outcrops. As yet we have not
propagated the species.
Eventually Trachymene incisa will be introduced into our gardens. We
will be interested to see how the species copes with life away from its rocky
outcrops.
Propagate from seed and probably cuttings.