posted 2 Jun 2011, 23:26 by David Francis
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updated 3 Jun 2011, 00:04
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Until recently, the only Flat-pea seen in the Macedon Ranges was the Handsome Flat-pea, Platylobium formosum.
Surprisingly, the closely related Common Flat-pea, Platylobium obtusangulum, had never been recorded for the Macedon Ranges.
Last week, members of Riddells Creek Landcare discovered the Common
Flat-pea growing in two locations at Mt Charlie. The plants were not in
flower at this time of the year, but the distinctive three-pointed
leaves are easy to recognise. The common (for the Macedon Ranges)
Handsome Flat-pea differs by having heart-shaped leaves with a single
pointed tip.
So we can say that the Common Flat-pea is now found in the Macedon Ranges - where it is uncommon! |
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