Coronilla valentina
Coronille de Valence
Scorpion Vetch
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 8-12 mm |
| Flowering months | February, March, April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | to 1.5 m |
Description
The plant starts flowering early in the year, around the end of February, on cliffs or scrubland.
The common name ‘Scorpion Vetch’ derives from the shape of the long segmented seed pods.
Flowers
The flowers are very fragrant forming a circle, giving rise to the name Coronilla, meaning ‘small crown’.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. 2 to 6 pairs of leaflets on either side of the stem. Oval in shape, notched at the tip, often greyish-blue beneath.
Fruits Seeds
Pods: 3-7 bulging segments, 1-5 cm long.
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