Common Flat Pea (Noun)
Meaning
Low spreading evergreen shrub of southern Australia having triangular to somewhat heart-shaped foliage and orange-yellow flowers followed by flat winged pods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Lathamus latifolius also known as common flat pea or broad-leaved parrot pea was discovered in early 19th century in southern Australia.
- Wildlife inhabitants including various bird species and a certain parrot species feed on seeds of the common flat pea found in that region.
- After seeing its unique pods a nature enthusiast marked the presence of the common flat pea in the wilderness where hiking trails are scarce.
- The gardens require proper sunlight for the growth of the low spreading common flat pea plant decorated with small orange flowers.
- Experts said the Lathamus latifolius plant commonly known as the common flat pea primarily occurs in swamp areas of temperate to sub alpine Tasmania.