Eutaxia
(from eutaxia, modesty; in allusion to the delicate and modest appearance of the plants when in flower). ORD. Leguminosae. A genus of eight species of elegant, greenhouse, evergreen shrubs, all native of Australia. Flowers golden, simple. Leaves opposite, decussate. For culture, see Chorizema. Sclerothamnus is included, by Bentham and Hooker, under this genus. E. empetrifolia (Empetrum-leaved). The correct name of plant described as Sclerothamnus empetrifolia.
E. myrtifolia (Myrtle-leaved).* fl. numerous along the branches; pedicels axillary, twin. August. l. lanceolate or obovate-lanceolate, mucronate. h. 2ft. to 6ft. 1803. (B. M. 1274.) E. pungens (stinging). A synonym of Dillwynia pungens.