Bossiaea walkeri
| Cactus Bossiaea | |
|---|---|
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| Bossiaea walkeri | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Bossiaea |
| Species: | B. walkeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Bossiaea walkeri F.Muell. | |
Bossiaea walkeri, also known as Cactus Bossiaea or Cactus Pea, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family (Fabaceae). It is a leafless shrub that grows to between 0.5 and 2.5 metres high. Red flowers are produced between July and November in the species native range.[1] It occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
References
- ↑ "Bossiaea walkeri". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- New South Wales Flora Online: Bossiaea walkeri by T. A. James, Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
External links
- "Bossiaea walkeri". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
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