Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Alternate Scientific Name (Synonym): Coronilla varia
Native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. Commonly used throughout the United States and Canada for erosion control.
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Crownvetch
Genus species:
Securigera varia
Synonym:
Coronilla varia
Common Name:
Crownvetch
Family Name:
Fabaceae
Herbaceous or woody plants; leaves alternate or basal, simple or compound, stipulate, the petiole and petiolule base typically swollen; flowers bisexual, mostly irregular, in various clusters; fruit a legume.
Seed Type
Angiosperm
Origin:
Native: native to North America. Non-native: not native to North America. Introduced Native: native to North America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA terminology
Nonnative
Category:
Vine
Flower Color:
Pink/Red White
Identified by:
M. Becus
Months in Bloom
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