About Anthyllis montana L.
Anthyllis montana, with the synonym Vulneraria montana Scopoli, is commonly known as the mountain kidney vetch. It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to mountain regions of Southern Europe and parts of the Alps. This plant is a clump-forming, woody-based perennial that grows to 30 cm (12 inches) tall and spreads to 60 cm (24 inches) broad. Its leaves are split into many fern-like leaflets, have a silky texture, and are grey-green in colour. Its flower-heads are similar in shape to clover flowers, and can be white, pink, or purple; these flowers are produced in spring and summer. The Latin specific epithet "montana" means mountains or originating from mountains. In cultivation, this species is suitable for growing in alpine gardens or rock gardens. The cultivar 'Rubra' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It grows best in full sun, and is typically propagated from seeds. Its flowers are used to make an herbal herbal tisane that is claimed to aid digestion.
