Coronilla minima

Coronilla minima is a shrub.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Coronilla minima 11.1 History 11.2 Coronilla minima in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Coronilla minima was described in 1756 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Coronilla minima is a species in the genus Coronilla (crownvetch) which contains 20 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The shrubs grow to a height of approximately 0,15 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Coronilla minima is a decidious plant with imparipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are oblanceolate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The scented flowers are pea-shaped and yellow. The plants bloom from June to July. They are arranged in umbels.

The fruits are loments.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Coronilla minima is native to Portugal, France, Italy, Switzerland and northwest Africa.

[edit] Cultivation

Coronilla minima prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C. It grows best in sandy clay soil that is dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Coronilla minima

[edit] History

[edit] Coronilla minima in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Coronilla minimafr:Coronilla minima