Flower of the Day - Forest Indigo (Indigofera pratensis)
The genus Indigofera is named for the indigo dye that is found in some species of this plant. There are over 70 different species of Indigofera, about 30 are found in Australia.
Indigofera pratensis is an Australian native plant with pretty pink pea shaped flowers and hairy leaves. This plant is naturally found in Queensland, Western Australia or Northern Territory in sandy soils or grasslands.
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