Quiz: Pea

Bulletin of 12 February 2026

What is the common name of the twining, ground-hugging pea Kennedia prostrata?
Answer
Running postman.
What is the distinctive, glossy black bulge at the centre of a Sturt desert pea petal called? (bonus: How many petals does a Sturt desert pea flower have?).
Answer
Boss (four petals).
Which of the following is not a common name for Hardenbergia violacea? (a) Happy wanderer (b) False sarsaparilla (c) Purple coral pea (d) Native violet (e) Lilac vine.
Answer
(d) Native violet.
Complete this Australian phrase: “Jumping up and down like the pea in a … …”
Answer
Referee’s whistle.
What is the binomial name of the endangered, South East Australian plant known commonly as the Small purple pea or Mountain Swainson pea?
Answer
Swainsona recta.

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