Colutea orientalis
Colutea orientalis is a species of leguminous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is a deciduous, grey-leafed, bushy shrub that grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 ft). It bears clusters of small yellow and coppery-red flowers in summer, followed by green seed pods. Colutea × media is a hybrid between C. orientalis and C. arborescens.
Colutea × media
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Sources
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- "Colutea orientalis". International Legume Database & Information Service. Archived from the original on September 28, 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
- Brickell, Christopher (1996). Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Colour Library Books. p. 442. ISBN 1-85833-472-1.
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