Family:
Fabaceae
Bossiaea walkeri
Cactus Pea
Other Names:
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Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Mainly found on calcareous red earth in mallee communities. Well drained soils with partial sun.
Habit:
Leafless, hairless, tangled, greyish shrub to 2m high. Branches flattened. Pea shaped and bright crimson flowers, (Sep-Dec and Mar-May). Very attractive.
Seed Collection:
From seed and cuttings. Before sowing seed should be soaked in hot water (just off boiling) for a few hours. Frost and drought tolerant.