Clianthus puniceus
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Parot's beak, Kaka beak
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Summary
Source: WikipediaClianthus puniceus, common name kaka beak (Kōwhai Ngutu-kākā in Māori), is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clianthus of the legume family Fabaceae, native to New Zealand's North Island.
Description
A climbing shrub in the Fabaceae family native to temperate regions, growing approximately 2 m in length. It is cultivated from seeds.
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Edible Uses
The flowers and pods are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Where It Grows
Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., Edible medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants: Volume 7, Flowers.
