What is "hovea"

n. any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets [syn: purple pea]

Hovea (Purple pea) is a genus of perennial shrubs which are native to Australia. Species from this genus are occasionally cultivated as ornamental plants. The genus name honours Anton Pantaleon Hove, a Polish plant collector.