About Sulla coronaria (L.) B.H.Choi & H.Ohashi
Scientific Identity and Native Range
Sulla coronaria (L.) B.H.Choi & H.Ohashi is a perennial herb native to Malta, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, southern Italy, and Spain.
Cultivation Uses
It is cultivated for animal fodder, hay, and honey production.
Growth Characteristics and Size
This deep-rooted, drought-resistant plant grows to 1–1.5 meters tall.
Leaf Structure
It bears imparipinnate leaves with 7–11 leaflets.
Flower Characteristics
Its flowers are red, with a standard 12–15 mm long.
Fruit Structure
Its fruits are jointed, formed of 2–4 spinulose articles.
Pod Appearance and Maturation
The pods have a yellow thorny surface that turns brown when they reach maturity.
