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Swainsona reticulata J.M.Black trib. Galegeae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesSwainsona reticulata J.M.Black trib. Galegeae
BibliographyTrans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 48: 255 (1924)
Native Rangese. & e. Australia
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionstems densely pubescent, leaves 1-7cm, leaflets 5-15, obovate to narrowly lanceolate, appresed pubescent, flowers 3-7 in umbellate raceme, corolla 5-10mm long
Size10-15cm
Colorpurple
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationsoaked seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (NSW New South Wales, QLD Queensland, SOA South Australia, VIC Victoria)
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