Biology:Dillwynia floribunda
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| Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia | |
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| Tribe: | Mirbelieae
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| Species: | D. floribunda
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| Dillwynia floribunda Sm.
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Dillwynia floribunda is a common bushy shrub found north of Ulladulla in moist areas of eastern Australia . It grows from 1 to 2 metres tall, the habitat is wet heathland, often on poor sandy soils. The specific epithet floribunda is from Latin, and it refers to the abundance of yellow and red flowers.[1] This attractive species has a common name of the Parrot Pea. Though casually remarked by bushwalkers as one of the egg & bacon group of wildflowers.
Flowers are in pairs, but they give the impression of being in a terminal inflorescence, being so closely packed together. Leaves are usually twisted, but may be straight in some individuals. Leaves flattened, or triangular in cross section; 5 to 15 mm long, rough and somewhat bumpy. The original specimen was collected in Sydney, and first published in 1805 by the eminent English botanist, James Edward Smith.
References
Wikidata ☰ Q5276978 entry
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