Anthyllis vulneraria
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Anthyllis vulneraria
Also known as:
Kidney Vetch
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
0.60 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Neutral Basic
Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Tea
Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Description
The dried flower heads can be used as an alternative to tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
31/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Promotes beneficial insects and improves soil health. |
|
Trifolium pratense Red clover |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, enhancing fertility. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Repels certain pests while attracting pollinators. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Attracts predatory insects that control pests. |