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Swainsona lessertiifolia DC. trib. Galegeae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesSwainsona lessertiifolia DC. trib. Galegeae
BibliographyAnn. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 4: 99 (1825)
Native Rangese. Australia, Tasmania
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and rocks
Altitude0-100m
Descriptionleaves pinnate, leaflets 9-21 oblong-elliptic, 1-2cm long, flowers to 14mm across, 12-25, in axillary raceme
Size30-50cm
Colorbluish purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationsoaked seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSwainsona astragalifolia Sweet
Swainsona froebelii Regel
Swainsona viciifolia F.Muell. ex D.Dietr.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (SOA South Australia, TAS Tasmania, VIC Victoria)
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