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 Name | Kidney vetch / woundwort |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Anthyllis vulneraria . maura |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Basic Colour | pink / salmon, violet |
| Height | 5 -> 60 cm |
| Habitat | Rocky and sandy grounds, grasslands |
| Altitude | 1500 m |
| Bloom Time | April -> June |
| Plant Type | Herb, Medicinal |
| Fruit Type | Legume |
| different tolerances | Hardy |
| Used Parts | Leaf, Root, Flower |
| Plant Uses | Medicine, fodder |
| USDA Zone | 6 (-23), 7 (-17) 8 (-12), 9 (-7) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Silty |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, Self sows |
| Germination | Fast Germinator |
| Pests/ Diseases | blue butterfly larvae |
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