Fabaceae Swainsona formosa

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Sturt's Desert pea

Classification: Fabaceae - Swainsona - formosa

A spreading vine that can vary in size and habit, with large plants sometimes standing semi-erect, up to 1m tall. Germinates and flowers rapidly after rain. Colour variants are sometimes found.

Updated: 30 Jul 2023

Sturt's Desert Pea - unusual colour form

Classification: Fabaceae - Swainsona - formosa

This patch of SDP had pale red to orange petals with a bright pink, pink or whitish "boss" on the standard petal.

Updated: 06 Sep 2014

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