Coronilla minima explained

Coronilla minima is a species of flowering plant from the family Fabaceae found in Eastern and Central Spain.

Description

The plant stems are 5- long and are erect. Leaves grow in 2-4 pairs and are 0.8- long and membranous with 1.2- by 0.8- long obovate and spatulate leaflets.

The plant flowers in spring when the Inflorescence carries 4-12 flowers that have a 1.5- long peduncle which have ascending bracteoles and are often deciduous. Pedicels are 1- long with 2- long calyx that is glabrous. The Corolla is yellow in colour while the keels that are 4- by 1.5- have one awn that is 2- long. The Fruits are 10- in length and are straight, containing 1- by 3- transverse to ovoid seeds of a yellowish-brown colour.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coronilla minima L.. Flora Vascular. February 15, 2014.