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Scientific Name: Crotalaria cunninghamii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Crotalaria cunninghamii: Green Birdflower, Regal Birdflower

Crotalaria cunninghamii, commonly known as Green Birdflower or Regal Birdflower, is a fascinating plant belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crotalaria cunninghamii
  • Common Names: Green Birdflower, Regal Birdflower
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Taxonomic Notes: The plant is described as an ornamental species easily recognized by its large, green, bird-like flowers and grey-tomentose, thick, soft-wooded stems (Moore 2005).

Distribution and Habitat

This plant is native to and widespread in inland areas.

Morphological Characteristics

Key characteristics include:

  • Large green flowers resembling birds.
  • Grey-tomentose, thick, soft-wooded stems.