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janetapplewood

Loved gardening from an early age. My garden is a mixture of wild/cottage/ gravel. Live in driest part of England.

Securigera varia syn. Coronilla varia

  • Season Icon Mid SummerMid Summer 2015
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janetapplewood

Help me identify this plant

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justin

I've not seen one of these before Janet but it'really pretty. Do you by any chance know @richard.spicer.7906 ?

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janetapplewood

Dont know what it is. It looks like it's from the pea family. Ive looked through some plant books but no result.

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justin

Geoff can you shed any light on this little beauty? @driftwood

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driftwood

Mmmm sorry dont think i can not seen one before

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junebensted

Dont know it! They look like little triple sweet peas , don't they. Just a thought .

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janetapplewood

Yes it's in the pea or vetch family. The leaves are much smaller than sweetpeas, more like giant vetch.

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junebensted

Crown Vetch ! I googled it and it looks the same as yours.

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junebensted

I have never seen it like this! I only ever have the common and garden vetch! Never know whether it is a flower or a weed !

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junebensted

Obviously a superior garden you have there @janetapplewood !

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janetapplewood

Yes June, i had a look and its definately Crown Vetch!

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kathy

It's lovely

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