Dodonaea viscosa

Hopseed Bush, Hop Bush, Sticky Hop Bush

Message of the Flower

Psychic Awakening in Matter

The Mother’s Comment

Matter opens itself to the spiritual life.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

A resplendent sun rises above the horizon. It is your Lord that comes to you.

The whole world awakes and stretches in delight at the contact of His glory.

As the earth that heaves and opens, as the tree that grows, as the flower that blossoms, as the bird that sings, as the man that loves, let His light permeate you and radiate in an ever-increasing and widening happiness, a happiness steadily moving onward as the stars move in heaven.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: Soar High

In Matter shall be lit the spirit’s glow,
In body and body kindled the sacred birth; Night shall awake to the anthem of the stars, The days become a happy pilgrim march, Our will a force of the Eternal’s power, And thought the rays of a spiritual sun.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - I: The Secret Knowledge

The Spirit shall look out through Matter’s gaze And Matter shall reveal the Spirit’s face.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - II: The Eternal Day: The Soul's Choice and the Supreme Consummation

Colour

Green, light maroon to brown

Family

Sapindaceae

Cultivars

Limited cultivars, primarily used for landscaping due to its hardiness.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Flowers are petal-less, with sepals taking the role of petals.

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Flowers have little to no scent.

Leaf Texture

Leathery

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a reddish tint.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub or small tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Spring to summer

Climate

Tolerates a wide range of climates, from arid to subtropical.

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Adaptable to a range of soil types, prefers well-drained.

Temperature Ranges

Can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally resistant but can occasionally be affected by pests or diseases.

Pollinators

Wind-pollinated.

Habitat

Found in a variety of habitats from coastal areas to forests and arid regions.

Role in the Ecosystem

rovides shelter and food for wildlife; the seed pods are particularly attractive to various bird species.

Ornamental

Valued for its foliage and attractive seed pods.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily landscaping and ecological restoration.

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered; it is widespread and adaptable.

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