05/2021 Zürich, Switzerland

hippocrepis comosa

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Familyfabaceae

Orderfabales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial namehorseshoe vetch

Blossom coloryellow

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxisopposite

Hippocrepis comosa, commonly known as horseshoe vetch, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. With its clusters of bright yellow flowers and pinnate leaves, it adds a splash of color to dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. Horseshoe vetch blooms from spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Besides its ornamental value, it plays a crucial role in ecosystem restoration and soil stabilization, making it beneficial for biodiversity and conservation efforts. Horseshoe vetch is valued for its resilience and ecological significance, enhancing natural habitats and supporting diverse wildlife.

Plants in the fabaceae family