Securigera varia [Crown Vetch]

[Andrea B.]

Blum, A.G. 2013. Securigera varia (L.) Lassen (Fabaceae). Crown-vetch. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...ria-crown-vetch

Southwest Harbor, Maine, USA

13 July 2012

Wildflower

 

Synonyms: Coronilla varia L.

 

Comment:

The delightful two-toned UV banner and keel and the black wings make for a very interesting UV pattern. This was the first such I had seen. Of course, we may find other Fabaceae with similar UV marks.

 

Reference:

1. Mittelhauser et al. (2010) Crown-vetch, page 189. The Plants of Acadia National Park. The U. of Maine Press, Orono, ME.

2. New England Wildflower Society. (2013) Securigera varia (L.) Lassen. Purple Crown-vetch. http://gobotany.newe...curigera/varia/