Common Name:
Crown-vetch
Scientic Name:
Coronilla varia
Colors:
Red
Months Appearing:
August, September
Alternate scientific name is Securigera varia. Non-native.
Low growing legume vine planted for erosion control and often turns invasive. 1-2 feet tall.
Flower head is ~3/4 inch. Each individual flower is 1/4 inch.
Leaves are pinnately compound.
Disturbed areas, roadsides. White Pine Trail, Big Rapids,Mi., 9/3, 6571,6572