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Coronilla valentina L.

shrubby scorpion-vetch (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Coronilla valentina is a Mediterranean shrub found in gardens and on sea-cliffs.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-03-16

 shrubby scorpion-vetch / Coronilla valentina: _Coronilla valentina_ is a Mediterranean shrub found in gardens and on sea-cliffs.

The claw (narrow part) of the wing and standard petals are only slightly longer than the calyx in Coronilla valentina, distinguishing it from Hippocrepis emerus.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-03-16

 shrubby scorpion-vetch / Coronilla valentina: The claw (narrow part) of the wing and standard petals are only slightly longer than the calyx in _Coronilla valentina_, distinguishing it from _Hippocrepis emerus_.

Leaves, with flowers (right) and immature fruit (left)

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-03-16

 shrubby scorpion-vetch / Coronilla valentina: Leaves, with flowers (right) and immature fruit (left)

The pods of Coronilla valentina are restricted between each of the few segments.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 shrubby scorpion-vetch / Coronilla valentina: The pods of _Coronilla valentina_ are restricted between each of the few segments.

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