Jacksonia compressa

Jacksonia compressa

Overview

Jacksonia compressa is a small shrub endemic to Western Australia, belonging to the pea subfamily of legumes. It grows in sandplain heath and woodland habi

Jacksonia compressa is a small shrub endemic to Western Australia, belonging to the pea subfamily of legumes. It grows in sandplain heath and woodland habitats of the southwestern Australian floristic province. The genus Jacksonia is named after the English botanist George Jackson, and most of its species produce yellow pea flowers without true leaves, instead using flattened stems for photosynthesis.

Taxonomy

목(目) Fabales
과(科) Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Jacksonia compressa

자주 묻는 질문

What family does Jacksonia compressa belong to?
Jacksonia compressa (Jacksonia compressa) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

Explore More

Explore the Natural World

Discover more across the Nature FYI family