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Hovea

Hovea
Hovea acanthoclada.jpg
Hovea acanthoclada
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Brongniartieae
Genus: Hovea
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Species

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Hovea Distribution Map.svg
Range of Hovea
Synonyms
  • Phusicarpos Poir.
  • Plagiolobium Sweet

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Hovea (Purple pea) is a genus of perennial shrubs which are native to Australia. Species from this genus are occasionally cultivated as ornamental plants. The genus name honours Anton Pantaleon Hove, a Polish plant collector.

Hovea comprises the following species:



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