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Description: | Less common in Zimbabwe than B. variegata var. variegata, this variety is distinguished by its white flowers without any pink or purple in the centre. |
Notes: | It is native to SE Australia and it this variety that is known as an invader in certain areas of South Africa. |
Derivation of specific name: | variegata: irregularly coloured, blotched |
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Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Image last updated: | Sunday 3 September 2006 |
Literature: |
Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 27. Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 17 - 18. |
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