Dipogon lignosus
Common name: Dolichos Pea
Dipogon is from the Greek words dis, meaning double, and pogon, meaning beard. Lignosus is a Latin word meaning woody.
Occurs from Perth to Israelite Bay. Also recorded from other parts of Australia.
A twining plant to 6 metres high. The white, pink or purple flowers are produced from September to December.
This plant is originally from South Africa.
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Perth Plants, a field guide to the bushland and coastal flora of Kings Park and Bold Park, Perth, Western Australia. Russell Barrett and Eng Pin Tay. 2005.
Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/apni/2898321
Florabase https://florabase.dbca.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3867