Swainsona galegifolia [Smooth Darling Pea]

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Oldfield, D. 2015. Swainsona galegifolia (Andrews) R. Br. (Fabaceae) Smooth Darling Pea. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light.

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Synonyms

Vicia galegifolia Andrews

Colutea galegifolia orth. var. Sims

Swainsona coronillifolia Salisb.

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

28 October 2015

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen

 

Comment

Swainsona galegifolia is widely distributed in inland areas of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including along the Darling River, hence the common name. It is extremely variable in plant habit and flower colour.

 

Visible Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO62132

 

Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO62134

 

Ultraviolet Induced Visible Fluorescence: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens with Baader UV/IR Cut Filter, Nichia NCSU033A UV-LED with Baader UV-Pass Filter, 10.0 s @ f/16 ISO 1250.

Image Reference: DO62135

 

References:

Elliott, W.R. and Jones, D.L. Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation, Lothian 2010, Volume 9, p. 134.

 

Published 1 January 2016