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Anthyllis vulneraria

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Biostatus

Exotic

Conservation status

Not applicable

Category

Vascular

Structural class

Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites

Flower colours

Red/Pink, Yellow

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Family

Authority

Anthyllis vulneraria L.

Endemic family

No

Other information

Etymology

anthyllis: From the Greek anthos ‘flower’ and ioulos ‘down’, the calyx of many species being downy.

vulneraria: From the Latin vulnerus ‘wounded’, refers to the plant’s healing properties