Hovea acutifolia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHovea acutifolia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an upright, small shrub with blue to purple pea flowers, dark green leaves and rusty coloured new growth. It grows in Queensland and New South Wales.
Description
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall and 1 m across. The leaves are dark green and shiny. The flowers are purple or white.
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Edible Uses
The young pods are edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds.
References (1)
- coolumnatives.com
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