Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nábelek) Greuter
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia16: 108 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062204
Common Names
- Bituminaria flaccida
- Flaccid Broom
- Flaccid Broom Pea
Uses & Benefits
Bituminaria flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bituminaria flaccida is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Where to Find Bituminaria flaccida
Bituminaria flaccida is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Species in the Bituminaria genus
Bituminaria bituminosa,
Bituminaria flaccida,
Bituminaria morisiana,
Bituminaria basaltica,
Bituminaria kyreniae,
Bituminaria palaestina,
Bituminaria plumosa,
Bituminaria tunetana,
Bituminaria antiatlantica,
Bituminaria atropurpurea,
Species in the Fabaceae family