Hovea longipes

Hovea longipes

Overview

Hovea longipes is a small shrub endemic to Western Australia. It grows in the heathlands and mallee scrublands, producing bright purple pea flowers on elon

Hovea longipes is a small shrub endemic to Western Australia. It grows in the heathlands and mallee scrublands, producing bright purple pea flowers on elongated flower stalks as suggested by the name longipes, meaning long foot or stalk. It adapts well to the sandy, nutrient-deficient soils that characterize the southwestern Australian botanically diverse region.

Taxonomy

Ordem Fabales
Família Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Hovea longipes

Perguntas frequentes

What family does Hovea longipes belong to?
Hovea longipes (Hovea longipes) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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