Fabaceae Swainsona Wildflowers

Coast Swainson-pea

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:05:00 GMT

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.
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Swainsona Species: lessertiifolia Main Flower Colour: Purple

Grey Swainsona

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:06:00 GMT

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

Grey Swainsona

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:05:00 GMT

Prostrate or erect, spreading perennial, herb, 0.15-0.6 m high. Flowers are purple-pink/purple & yellow & green, May or Jul to Dec. Usually on red sandy soils.
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Swainsona Species: canescens Main Flower Colour: Purple

Sturt's Desert pea

Lance L — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:59:00 GMT

A spreading vine that can vary in size and habit, with large plants sometimes standing semi-erect, up to 1m tall. Germinates and flowers rapidly after rain. Colour variants are sometimes found.
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Swainsona Species: formosa Main Flower Colour: Red

Sturt's Desert Pea - unusual colour form

Member - John and Val — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:48:00 GMT

This patch of SDP had pale red to orange petals with a bright pink, pink or whitish "boss" on the standard petal.
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Swainsona Species: formosa Main Flower Colour: Red

Swainsona beasleyana

John Baas — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:06:00 GMT

Procumbent perennial, herb, to 0.2 m high. Flowers purple-blue-pink, Aug to Sep. Red sandy or gravelly loam soils.
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Swainsona Species: beasleyana Main Flower Colour: Purple

Swainsona sp.

Lindsay H — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:07:00 GMT

Prostrate, spreading to about 50cm, the pea like flowers about 30 cm in height coral pink in colour.
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Swainsona Main Flower Colour: Pink