Hovea heterophylla

Common Hovea at Watson, ACT

Hovea heterophylla at Watson, ACT - 15 Aug 2021
Hovea heterophylla at Watson, ACT - 15 Aug 2021
Hovea heterophylla at Watson, ACT - 15 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Hovea heterophylla 16 Aug 2021 Tapirlord
Hovea sp. 16 Aug 2021 MAX

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Lilac colour Pea flower, erect short stem 15-30 cm long, each stem comes from a subterranean rhizome like structure, in groups of 2-4 stems, Elongate narrow, stiff, leaves 4-5cm long, flowers in a cluster of about 10 Individual flowers, growing in open, sunny, well drained location, beneath scribbly gum / yellow box, stony substrate. Alongside Mt Majura Horse trail (behind Watson).

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 15 Aug 2021 04:30 PM Recorded on
  • MAX Recorded by

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  • Each pea flower = about 1.5 cm, grouped in a cluster Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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