Quite similar to the flower of Hovea species, this climbing plant was nearly finished when I first found it and so the few remaining flowers didn't form the characteristic spike. H. comptoniana is common on the coastal strip from Albany to Geraldton but doesn't grow far from the coast. The small green striations in the centre of the flower's white panel, are not present in Hovea species.

LHS: Warren National Park 21st August 2007 RHS: Wireless Hill Park, Perth, Western Australia 24th August 2007

Added on 3rd February 2009, updated 3rd April 2010 updated 30th October 2016, updated 28th November 2025