Wildflowers: Any idea what plant this is?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by applecrumble, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. applecrumble

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    Growing on the Akamas Peninsula in Cyprus last week. Any ideas?
     

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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Probably, a local species of Astragalus. There are quite a number of Astragalus endemics on Cyprus.

    I wonder about the purely yellow flowers in the first two photos. Do they belong to the same plant with white-yellow flowers or this is a yet another Astragalus?
     
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    bjo Active Member 10 Years

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    Hi,

    Anthyllis tetraphylla - bladder vetch - widely distributed through the Mediterranean.

    boa sorte,

    brian
     
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    Thank you Brian!
     
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    Yes both flowers on the same plant.

    Thanks for your help!
     

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