Sub-species
subsp. hirsuta
This is a vigorous suckering plant that forms large clumps with leaves that are up to 140mm (5˝in) long.

subsp. dryandroides
This plant is restricted in distribution to an area around Ballidu in Western Australia and produces shorter glabrous leaflets to 10mm (?in). It has longer flower spikes that are up to 40mm (1˝in) long.