Coronilla orientalis

Coronilla orientalis is a perennial.

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 orientalis 11.1 History 11.2 Coronilla orientalis 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 orientalis was described in 1768 by Philip Miller. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Coronilla orientalis 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 perennials grow to a height of approximately 2 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

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

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

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

The fruits are loments.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Coronilla orientalis is native to Turkey.

[edit] Cultivation

Coronilla orientalis prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º C. It grows best in sandy clay soil that is dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Coronilla orientalis

[edit] History

[edit] Coronilla orientalis 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

More pictures of Coronilla orientalis in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Coronilla orientalisfr:Coronilla orientalis