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Swainsona lessertiifolia

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Swainsona lessertiifolia
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S. lessertiifolia
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Swainsona lessertiifolia

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 24 May 2012.
  2. ^ Longmore, Sue; Smithyman, Steve; Crawley, Matt (2010). Coastal Plants of the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine Catchment Network. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)