Sphenostylis angustifolia
Sphenostylis angustifolia, commonly known as the wild sweet-pea, is a species of plant in the Fabaceae, which is native to grassland regions of southern Africa.[1]
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| Species: | S. angustifolia |
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Description
Sphenostylis angustifolia, the wild sweet-pea, is a lovely green perennial shrublet with an extensive woody rootstock that decorates the Highveld with its unusual pink flowers that are faintly aromatic. It is one of the many so-called pre-rain flowers which start flowering in early spring irrespective of rainfall. [2]
References
- Grobler, Alicia. "Sphenostylis angustifolia Sond". PlantZAfrica.com. SANBI. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- https://wildflowernursery.co.za/indigenous-plant-database/sphenostylis-angustifolia/
External links
Media related to Sphenostylis angustifolia at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Sphenostylis angustifolia at Wikispecies
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