Coronilla juncea L.
Half hardy shrub with arching, almost naked rush-like branches, pinnate leaves, to 40cm long, with 3-7 lance-shaped leaflets, and terminal and axillary umbels of bright yellow flowers. To 1m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘The flowers, which are of a beautiful bright yellow, are produced in succession during the summer and autumn. The plant is slender and delicate in its growth, seldom attaining a greater height than 2 or 3 feet.’ [LBC no.235/1818]. ‘This shrub has been an inhabitant of our gardens since the middle of the last century. It is not, however, although a native of the south of France, hardy enough to endure the severity of our climate; and, not having sufficient beauty to procure a place in the greenhouse, it is seldom seen in other than general collections of plants.’ [BR f.820/1824]. Cultivated in England since at least 1656. [Don].
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [T.345/1857].
Notes
Published Dec 13, 2009 - 04:46 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2010 - 11:49 AM
Coronilla juncea L. | BR f.820/1824 | BHL
| Family | Fabaceae |
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| Region of origin | Mediterranean |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Coronilla juncea |
| Confidence level | high |