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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.