Grey Swainsona

Swainsona canescens
Swainsona canescens
Swainsona canescens
Swainsona canescens
Swainsona canescens
Swainsona canescens
Swainsona canescens
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Swainsona
Species: canescens
Main Flower Colour: Purple
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Description

Prostrate or erect, spreading perennial, herb, 0.15-0.6 m high. Fl. purple-pink/purple & yellow & green, May or Jul to Dec. Usually on red sandy soils.

Identification

The main flower colour is purple.

References

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Location

Bio Regions

Great Victoria Desert (GVD)

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Member: Stephen L (Clare) SA  Search Rank: 560

The first European to see a Sturt Desert Pea in flower was English Explorer and Navigator, William Dampier, when on the on 22 August 1699 on Rosemary Island in the Dampier ...

Created: 25 Oct 2010 22:32

1989

Acacia - or Wattle. To celebrate Wattle Day, September 1st.

Member: Member - John and Val 

. Have you ever wondered why our national colours are green and gold? Australia's National Floral Emblem, seen on Australia’s Coat of Arms, is Acacia pycnantha,...

Created: 01 Apr 1989 10:00

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