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Shamrock Pea

Parochetus communis

Least concern

Shamrock Pea
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Overview

Parochetus communis, known in English as shamrock pea or blue oxalis, is a species of legume, and the only species in the genus Parochetus and in the subtribe Parochetinae. It is a low-growing plant with blue papilionaceous flowers and clover-like leaves. It is found in the mountains of Asia and tropical Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Parochetus — CC BY-SA 4.0