Swainsona lessertiifolia

Swainsona lessertiifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Swainsona
Species: S. lessertiifolia
Binomial name
Swainsona lessertiifolia
DC. [1]

Swainsona lessertiifolia, commonly known as the coast Swainson-pea, is a sprawling, largely coastal, perennial herb in the pea family that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It grows to about 50 cm in height, has divided leaves and bears sprays of rich purple pea flowers. It is found in coastal dune communities.[2]

References

  1. "Swainsona lessertiifolia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  2. Longmore, Sue; Smithyman, Steve & Crawley, Matt (2010). Coastal Plants of the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine Catchment Network.


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