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Sturt's Desert Pea

Swainsona formosa

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful deep red elongated pea flowers about 9-10 cms long with striking, bulbous and glossy black centres.
The pea plant was prostrate with bluish green bi-pinnate leaves.

Habitat:

arid central Australia

Notes:

A lush patch of greenery with striking flowers in an otherwise arid area!

Reference Links:

Swainsona formosa

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