Hovea linearis

Hovea linearis (common hovea) is a slender shrub in the family Fabaceae, native to Australia. The upper leaves are narrow and long while the lower leaves are oval-shaped. Purple (or occasionally white) flowers are produced in the spring.[1][2]

Common hovea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Hovea
Species:
H. linearis
Binomial name
Hovea linearis
Synonyms
  • Hovea heterophylla A.Cunn. ex Hook.f.
  • Hovea heterophylla f. decipiens Domin
  • Phusicarpos linearis (Sm.) Poir. nom. inval.
  • Poiretia linearis Sm. nom. illeg.
Fruit

The species occurs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.[1]

References
  1. Jones, D.L. "New South Wales Flora Online: Hovea linearis". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
  2. Corrick, M.G.; Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 978-1876473143.


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