Small-leaf parrot-pea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Small-leaf parrot-pea |
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Dillwynia
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D. phylicoides
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| Dillwynia phylicoides A.Cunn.
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Dillwynia phylicoides is a special plant that belongs to the pea family, also known as Fabaceae. This plant is originally from Australia.
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About the Dillwynia Phylicoides Plant
This plant can grow as a low, spreading shrub or stand upright. It can reach up to 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) tall.
What Does It Look Like?
The leaves of Dillwynia phylicoides are small and twisted. They are shaped like thin lines and are usually between 3 and 8 millimeters long.
In the spring, you can see its "pea" flowers. These flowers grow in small groups at the ends of the branches. Each group can have 1 to 8 flowers. After the flowers bloom, small pods appear. These pods are about 5 to 7 millimeters long and hold smooth seeds inside.
Who Discovered This Plant?
A botanist named Allan Cunningham officially described this plant in 1825. He found the plant material in the hills near Bathurst, New South Wales.
Where Does It Grow?
Dillwynia phylicoides likes to grow in dry forests and woodlands. You can find it in several parts of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Victoria.
