Stylidium Sw.

Trigger Plants or Springbacks

Trigger Plants or Springbacks

180 species in Aust., all states and territoriesHerbs or small shrubs. Leaves basal tufted or cauline and spirally arranged, linear to obovate. Calyx lobes 5, ± united into 2 lips. Corolla tubular, deeply 5-lobed; the lower lobe much smaller and usually turned down. Column elongate and bent, sensitive with a trigger-like action when touched.