Fabaceae

Annual or perennial prostrate herb. Branches densely hairy; and leaves grey-green and oval. Pea-shaped red and black, red or red and white flowers (Aug-Nov). Pods leathery with soft hairs and up to 6cm long.

Belah-Rosewood and Mulga communities on sandplains with calcareous soils. Sunny areas with good air movement.

Nov to Feb. Propagat from seed which germinates in 7-10 days. Soak seed in warm water for 6-48 hours or rub between 2 sheets of fine sandpaper and soak in cool water until swollen before sowing. Sow seed between August to December.

Sparingly grazed by stock. Very ornamental and valued in gardens.