Hippocrepis - Wikipedia Hippocrepis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae It includes 34 species native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia [1] The name "Hippocrepis" comes from the Greek for "horse" (hippo-) and for "shoe" (-krepis): literally, "horseshoe"; this is descriptive of the shape of the fruit segments in some species [2]
Hippocrepis - Trees and Shrubs Online Hippocrepis belongs to Tribe Loteae of the Fabaceae, along with genera such as Lotus, Anthyllis and Coronilla It has in common with Coronilla the curious feature of lomentaceous seed pods, made up of single-seeded sections with seedless constrictions between
How to Grow and Care for hippocrepis - PictureThis Hippocrepis thrives in well-draining soil and requires full sunlight to maintain its health and growth A special care point to consider is ensuring proper watering—overwatering can lead to root rot, so it's essential to let the soil dry out between waterings
Horseshoe vetch - The Wildlife Trusts It is a low-growing plant, with yellow pea-like flowers that appear from May to July on chalk and limestone grasslands with short turf The common name is thought to come from the shape of the seed pods, which are twisted and have horseshoe-like segments
Hippocrepis L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science Discover the flowering plant tree of life and the genomic data used to build it First published in Sp Pl : 744 (1753) The native range of this genus is Europe to Pakistan, Macaronesia to Arabian Peninsula Legumes of the World Edited by G Lewis, B Schrire, B MacKinder M Lock Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (2005)
Horseshoe Vetch - NatureSpot Low, usually prostrate, hairy plant, woody at the base Leaves pinnate with three to eight pairs of linear to oval leaflets Flowers, yellow, 6 to 10 mm, in stalked heads of five to 12, the standard petal with a distinct claw Pods twisting, with horse-shoe shaped segments
Scorpion Senna (Hippocrepis emerus emerus) - Botanical Realm Meet the Scorpion Senna (scientific name: Hippocrepis emerus emerus), a fascinating member of the legume family that is as visually stunning as it is ecologically valuable Known for its unique shape and hardy nature, this plant plays an important role in various ecosystems
Hippocrepis emerus - Online Flower Garden Hippocrepis emerus, commonly known as Scorpion Senna or Coronilla emerus, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family of plants Native to southeast and central Europe, this remarkable species captivates with its long-lasting blooms, imparipinnate foliage, and impressive stature
Lotus corniculatus L. - Calflora Lotus corniculatus is a perennial herb that is not native to California Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals [web application] 2025 The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]
Hippocrepis emerus - Wikipedia Hippocrepis emerus, the scorpion senna, [1] is a species of perennial plant belonging to the genus Hippocrepis in the family Fabaceae Hippocrepis emerus reaches on average 50–150 centimetres (20–59 in) of height, with a maximum of 200 centimetres (79 in) The plant has a lignified stem with green branches bearing five to nine leaflets