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Grey Swainsona

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Swainsona

Species: canescens

Main Flower Colour: Purple

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

Created: 24 May 2014 - Stephen L (Clare) SA
Updated: 20 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Great Victoria Desert (GVD)

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