Coronilla valentina
About
Coronilla valentina, the shrubby scorpion-vetch,smokebush, scorpion vetch or bastard senna, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Coronilla of the legume family Fabaceae, native to the Mediterranean Basin, and introduced into Kenya and the United States. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 80 cm (31 in) tall and wide, with pea-like foliage and fragrant, brilliant yellow flowers in spring and summer, followed by slender pods. Linnaeus observed that the flowers, remarkably fragrant in the daytime, are almost scentless at night.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
This evergreen shrub is often used in ornamental gardening due to its vibrant yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It can be a lovely addition to gardens, providing color and fragrance during the spring and summer months.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting the shrubby scorpion-vetch, make sure to choose a sunny spot in your garden. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and can grow quite wide, so give it enough space to spread out.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Coronilla valentina
- Slug
- coronilla-valentina
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Coronilla
- Species
- valentina
- Wikidata QID
- Q5221015
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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