Английская Википедия:Cullen australasicum

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Cullen australasicum, commonly known as tall scurf-pea or native scurf pea is a herbaceous, perennial shrub that is native to Australia.

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C. australasicum flowers
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Chequered swallowtail butterfly laying eggs on Cullen australasicum

Description

Cullen australasicum can grow to a height of 2.5 metres and a width up to 1.5 m.[1] Stems can become woody at the base.[1] The toothed rough leaves are trifoliate, with leaflets mostly 1-5cm long and 1-3cm wide.[1] The small lilac pea-flowers are in groups of three, and held on long spikes well above the leaves.[2] The seeds are light brown and egg-shaped.[1]

Distribution and habitat

It predominantly occurs in the arid zone of Australia in low rainfall environments, and can be found in all mainland states and territories.[1][3] Favoured habitats include rocky gorges, woodland, grassland, dry creek lines and depressions.[1][2] It is critically endangered in Victoria.[3]

Ecology

Cullen australasicum is a larval food plant of the Chequered swallowtail butterfly, Long-tailed Pea-blue, Common Grass-blue, Cotton Bollworm and Native Budworm.[1] It is also a popular food of kangaroos.[2]

Cultivation

Some stockists in South Australia have Cullen australasicum available to buy for the home garden.[4] Light pruning is recommended to maintain a compact form and to prevent the more common straggly appearance of naturally occurring plants.[5] There are no cultivars currently available.[1]

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