Coronilla scorpioides
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCoronilla scorpioides, the yellow crownvetch, is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 20 cm tall.
Description
An annual plant growing to 40cm in height. Hardy to UK zone 7. Prefers light, well-drained sandy soils and can tolerate mildly acid, neutral, and basic alkaline soils. Requires full sun and cannot thrive in shade, though it prefers moist soil conditions.
Edible Uses
None known.
Traditional Uses
Young plants are boiled and then fried.
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Medicinal Uses
The twigs and leaves act similarly to common broom (Cytisus scoparia) and are diuretic, cardiac, cathartic, and laxative. They are collected as the plant comes into flower and can be stored for later use.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Iraq, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye,
Propagation
Sow seed in early spring in a greenhouse. Prick seedlings out into individual pots once large enough to handle and plant out in late spring.
Other Uses
A blue dye similar to indigo can be obtained by fermenting the leaves.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Akrep burçağı, Gyaxanjaroka
References (2)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- Galalaey, A. M. K., et al, 2021, Ethnobotanical study of some wild edible plants in Hujran Bason, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. Salahaddin University-Erbil p 26
