Anthyllis vulneraria . maura Anthyllis vulneraria . Maura commonly named “Kidney vetch” is a perennial herbaceous of the Fabaceae family. It can be found in dry and stony soils and in coastal cliffs. The whole plant is pubescent with an erect stem and composed leaves widened at their end. The plant produce pink flowers grouped into clusters and a legume fruit. It has been used since antiquity in herbal medicine for its healing, purifying, astringent and vulnerable properties. Datasheet Common NameKidney vetch / woundwort Botanical nameAnthyllis vulneraria . maura FamilyFabaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduousBasic Colour pink / salmon, violetHeight 5 -> 60 cm HabitatRocky and sandy grounds, grasslands Altitude1500 m Bloom TimeApril -> June Plant TypeHerb, Medicinal Fruit TypeLegume different tolerancesHardyUsed Parts Leaf, Root, Flower Plant UsesMedicine, fodder USDA Zone6 (-23), 7 (-17)8 (-12), 9 (-7)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAlkalineSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, SiltyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationFast GerminatorPests/ Diseasesblue butterfly larvae Open Next Page To See More Photos. Anthyllis vulneraria . maura