Coronilla varia
Crown Vetch
Southern Europe

Colony forming perennial of grassy sites
1-2 feet
Pinkish white, pealike flowers are produced in clusters
June-September
Compound leaves composed of 11-25 leaflets
 
Especially suited for dry situations on banks
 

Similar to Lotus corniculatus in the odd-pinnately compound leaves and flowers arranged in umbels. Differs by having pink flowers and slender fruit which is constricted between the seeds.
 

 

 
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