Bitter Pea Apr 2026
The (genus Daviesia ) is a diverse group of roughly 130 species of flowering shrubs and small trees endemic to Australia . Belonging to the Fabaceae (legume) family, these plants are known for their distinctively bitter-tasting foliage and vibrant "eggs and bacon" colored flowers. Key Characteristics
: Early European settlers used the bitter leaves of D. latifolia as a replacement for hops in beer making. bitter pea
Historically used by settlers as a substitute for hops in brewing. Narrow-leaf Bitter-pea The (genus Daviesia ) is a diverse group