Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tauricum
ID:
214462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1208 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213791

Common Names

  • Crimean Vetch
  • Crimean Hedysarum
  • Crimean Honeysuckle

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Synonyms

  • Echinolobium tauricum (Pall. ex Willd.) Desv. [valid]
  • Hedysarum fruticosum Hablitz ex M.Bieb. [invalid]

Description

Hedysarum tauricum (also called Taurian Sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial that typically grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall, with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrub, and woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum tauricum is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum tauricum has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum tauricum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hedysarum tauricum

Hedysarum tauricum is native to Europe. It can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows and grasslands.

Hedysarum tauricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum tauricum?

Hedysarum tauricum

What is the common name of Hedysarum tauricum?

Tauric Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum tauricum?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Hedysarum genus

Hedysarum boreale, Hedysarum occidentale, Hedysarum sulphurescens, Hedysarum neglectum, Hedysarum sachalinense, Hedysarum denticulatum, Hedysarum caucasicum, Hedysarum polybotrys, Hedysarum branthii, Hedysarum astragaloides, Hedysarum atropatanum, Hedysarum bellevii, Hedysarum brahuicum, Hedysarum bucharicum, Hedysarum callithrix, Hedysarum criniferum, Hedysarum damghanicum, Hedysarum elymaiticum, Hedysarum falconeri, Hedysarum halophilum, Hedysarum hyrcanum, Hedysarum ibericum, Hedysarum kopetdaghi, Hedysarum kotschyi, Hedysarum lehmannianum, Hedysarum maitlandianum, Hedysarum mahrense, Hedysarum micropterum, Hedysarum minjanense, Hedysarum papillosum, Hedysarum plumosum, Hedysarum praticolum, Hedysarum renzii, Hedysarum sauzakense, Hedysarum sericatum, Hedysarum singarense, Hedysarum volkii, Hedysarum wakhanicum, Hedysarum cappadocicum, Hedysarum boveanum, Hedysarum argyrophyllum, Hedysarum algidum, Hedysarum brachypterum, Hedysarum campylocarpon, Hedysarum citrinum, Hedysarum dahuricum, Hedysarum dentatoalatum, Hedysarum ferganense, Hedysarum poncinsii, Hedysarum fistulosum,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.