| Family | FABACEAE |
| Genus species | Hovea linearis (Sm.) R.Br. trib. Brongniartieae |
| Synonyms | Poiretia linearis Sm. |
| Habitat | dry, stony grassland |
| Description | leaves alternate, stems procumbent with erect apex, flowers 2-3, ca. 1cm long, axillary, with large, brown hirsute calyx |
| Size | 20-30cm |
| Color | pink, purple |
| Bloom | spring |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring after hot water treatment, germ. 1-3 months cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Australasia
Australia (New South Wales , Queensland , South Australia , Tasmania , Victoria ) New Zealand |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | FABACEAE
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