Coronilla varia
Coronille bigarrée
Crown Vetch
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink, purple |
| Flower size | 10-15 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | 45-60 cm |
Description
A plant that has been introduced into gardens as a ground cover plant. It has been used in erosion control, on banks and along roadsides, but has a tendency to smother existing plants.
Flowers
The flowers in clusters of 10-20 have long stalks, often in two colours, ranging from nearly white to purple.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. 7-12 pairs of leaflets on either side of the stem, oblong-elliptical in shape.
Fruits Seeds
Pod: 4 angled, 3-8 oblong segments.
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