Sphaerolobium macranthum

Sphaerolobium macranthum

Overview

Sphaerolobium macranthum is a leafless or near-leafless shrub endemic to southwestern Western Australia, relying on green photosynthetic stems rather than

Sphaerolobium macranthum is a leafless or near-leafless shrub endemic to southwestern Western Australia, relying on green photosynthetic stems rather than true leaves. It is one of the larger-flowered members of the globe-pea genus, as indicated by the epithet macranthum meaning large-flowered. It grows in sandplain heath and produces yellow pea flowers typical of the genus.

Taxonomy

Ordre Fabales
Famille Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Sphaerolobium macranthum

Questions fréquentes

What family does Sphaerolobium macranthum belong to?
Sphaerolobium macranthum (Sphaerolobium macranthum) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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