Anthyllis vulneraria Kidney vetch (Leguminosae)

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Anthyllis vulneraria
Kidney vetch
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The Anthyllis vulneraria plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Kidney vetch.

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Latin Name:  Anthyllis vulneraria
Common Name:  Kidney vetch
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Dry situations on sea cliffs, stony rocks and shingle, usually on shallow calcareous soils[9, 13, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position[200] and an alkaline soil[7, 13, 17, 21]. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.8 to 8. Prefers a sandy loam[1, 7]. Thrives in poor soils[200]. A rich food source for bees, butterflies and caterpillars[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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