Kennedia rubicunda
Vent.
Dusky coral
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Summary
Source: WikipediaKennedia rubicunda, commonly known as the dusky coral pea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to eastern continental Australia. It is a twining or prostrate herb with trifoliate leaves and dark red or purple flowers.
Description
A sprawling creeper that can be a climber. It has twining stems 4 m long. The stems are tough and rusty brown. The leaves are compound and have 3 leaflets but the shape can vary. The edges of the leaflets are wavy. The flowers are pea shaped and 3.5 cm long. There can be 4-12 flowers in a group. The seed pods are brown. They are 8 cm long by 12 mm wide. The pods are covered with fine hairs. There can be up to 12 seeds.
Edible Uses
Nectar can be sucked from the flowers. The leaves can be prepared as a tea drink.
Traditional Uses
The nectar can be sucked from the flowers. The leaves can be used for tea drinks.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in sunny areas.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 108
