Herradura de roca

Appearance

Cushioned shrub with woody stems along almost its entire length, ascending and with leaves concentrated in the apical part. Leaves divided into 7-13 leaflets 5-10 mm wide and oblong-linear in outline. Inflorescence with peduncle 1-1.5 times larger than the adjacent leaf and large, yellow flowers, forming a crown. Legume with deep, semicircular sinuses.

Distribution

The native range of this species is SE. Spain (Alicante).

Habitat

Cracks in rocks and cliffs. Limestone rocks with little shade and close to the coast.