Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Common Crownvetch
MainColor	Pink
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Naturalized
Season	June
ImageUrl	Securigera-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A trailing perennial legume with pink to purple pea-like flowers in dense clusters. Grown for erosion control but can spread aggressively. Considered invasive in some regions.

Distribution

Native to Europe, Asia, and Africa; introduced worldwide, including the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Has been researched for soil stabilisation and nitrogen fixation, but not widely used medicinally.

Edibility

Not edible.

Human Toxicity

Contains toxic cardiac glycosides (coronillin) — poisonous to humans and livestock if eaten.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Coronillin (a glycoside), flavonoids, tannins.