Coast Swainson-pea

Swainsona lessertiifolia

"Swainsona lessertiifolia", commonly known as the coast Swainson-pea, is a sprawling, largely coastal, perennial herb in the pea family that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It grows to about 50 cm in height, has divided leaves and bears sprays of rich purple pea flowers. It is found in coastal dune communities.
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusSwainsona
SpeciesS. lessertiifolia
Photographed in
Australia