Dipogon lignosus

Dipogon lignosus
Dipogon lignosus

Common names: Cape sweet pea (English). 
Botanical name: Dipogon lignosus

Dipogon lignosus, also known as Cape sweet pea, is a delicate and beautiful creeper or climber, featurings fragrant, pink flowers. It is a fast-growing climber, with soft green stems that can reach over 2 meters in height. The plant is semi-evergreen and produces flat, sickle-shaped pods containing edible peas. It is a valuable garden subject but should be cultivated with care due to its invasive nature in some areas. Dipogon lignosus is also used in as a decorative climber and as a natural soil enricher due to its ability to host nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its root nodules. It is best grown in a sunny or partly sunny position with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits: food, pot plant


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Family: Fabaceae
Type: climber
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