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Crownvetch

Coronilla varia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (Estonia, Norway, Russia), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), and South America (Ecuador).

🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Coronilla
Species
Coronilla varia (Crownvetch)

Names in Other Languages

German Bunte Kronwicke

Similar Species in Coronilla

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Annual Scorpion-vetch
Coronilla scorpioides
Not Evaluated
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Shrubby Scorpion-vetch
Coronilla valentina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crownvetch?
The scientific name of Crownvetch is Coronilla varia. It belongs to the genus Coronilla.
Where does Crownvetch live?
Crownvetch is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Estonia, Norway, Russia), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), and South America (Ecuador).. Countries include Canada, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Norway, Russia, United States.
What family does Crownvetch belong to?
Crownvetch (Coronilla varia) belongs to the genus Coronilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Crownvetch belong to?
Crownvetch (Coronilla varia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Crownvetch?
The closest relatives of Crownvetch in the genus Coronilla include Annual Scorpion-vetch, Shrubby Scorpion-vetch.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Coronilla — 3 Species

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Annual Scorpion-vetch
Coronilla scorpioides
NE
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Crownvetch
Coronilla varia
NE
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Shrubby Scorpion-vetch
Coronilla valentina
LC
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