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Securigera varia (L.) Lassen

crown vetch (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedModerate tendencySE
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Synonym | Coronilla varia L.

Securigera varia is a continental European species that occasionally escapes from gardens in the British Isles.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 crown vetch / Securigera varia: _Securigera varia_ is a continental European species that occasionally escapes from gardens in the British Isles.

The short inflorescence, with flowers pointing in each direction, may resemble a crown.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 crown vetch / Securigera varia: The short inflorescence, with flowers pointing in each direction, may resemble a crown.

Developing fruit

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 crown vetch / Securigera varia: Developing fruit

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