Boomerang triggerplant. (Stylidium eriopodum).
Stylidium eriopodum, commonly known as the Boomerang Triggerplant, is a small perennial plant native to the south-west corner of Western Australia. It features creamy-yellow flowers with distinct orange and white markings that bloom in the spring, characterized by curved, boomerang-shaped petals and a sensitive pollination "trigger" column.
Growth habit: Creeping, perennial herb forming compact clumps up to 15 cm wide.Flowers: Creamy-yellow with white and orange markings; petals feature a distinct curved shape.Habitat: Eucalyptus woodlands and shrublands in Western Australia.Flowering season: Spring (typically August to November depending on local conditions).
Pollination action: An insect landing on the flower sets off a sensitive fused floral column (the trigger) that rapidly swings forward to strike the visitor with pollen.Reset time: The mechanical trigger slowly resets itself over the course of an hour or a few hours
