Hovea linearis

Common Hovea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Hovea
Species: H. linearis
Binomial name
Hovea linearis
(Sm.) R.Br.
Synonyms
  • Hovea heterophylla A.Cunn. ex Hook.f.
  • Hovea heterophylla f. decipiens Domin
  • Phusicarpos linearis (Sm.) Poir. nom. inval.
  • Poiretia linearis Sm. nom. illeg.

Hovea linearis (Common Hovea) is a slender shrub in the family Fabaceae, native to Australia. The upper leaves are narrow and long while the lower leaves are oval-shaped. Purple (or occasionally white) flowers are produced in the spring.[1][2]

The species occurs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b New South Wales Flora Online: Hovea linearis by Jones, D.L., Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia
  2. ^ Corrick, M.G. and Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1876473142.