Anthyllis montana
Anthyllide des montagnes
Mountain Kidney Vetch
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Sainte Baume |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 25-30 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | to 30 cm |
Description
Native to the mountains of southern Europe and parts of the Alps. A clump forming plant, neat, with attractive foliage.
Flowers
The flowers are in single heads on long stalks, resembling clover.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. 8-15 pairs of leaflets on either side of the stem, silky and hairy.
Fruits Seeds
Pod: oblong, elongated, pointed.
Edible
Flowers: used locally in a pleasant tasting herbal tea (tisane).
Medical
Flowers: in a herbal tea to aid digestion.
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