Dodonea viscosa
Native hops
Evergreen shrub
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The Dodonea viscosa plant species is found in Australia, New Zealand and N. America. It is a member of the Sapindaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Native hops. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. attenuata. A.Cunn.

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Latin Name:  Dodonea viscosa
Common Name:  Native hops
Family:  Sapindaceae
Author:  (L.)Jacq.
 
Known Hazards:  The leaves are slightly cyanogenic[152]. They are also said to contain saponins[181]. Although quite toxic, saponins are poorly absorbed by the body and most pass straight through without any problems. Saponins can be found in a number of common foods such as some types of beans. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K].
 
Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  1.5
 
Habitat:  Rocky, stony or sandy soils in the montane zone of Victoria[154].

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