Anthyllis includes annuals, herbaceous perennials, and shrubs. The leaves can be either pinnate or palmate, and the plants produce short, compact racemes bearing small flowers that resemble those of peas.

Anthyllis

Anthyllis aurea

Anthyllis barba-jovis

Anthyllis cytisoides

Anthyllis hamosa

Anthyllis hermanniae

Anthyllis hermanniae 'Minor'

Anthyllis hermanniae prostrate

Anthyllis hystrix

Anthyllis lachnophora

Anthyllis lemanniana

Anthyllis lotoides

Anthyllis montana

Anthyllis montana 'Atrorubens'

Anthyllis montana 'Carminea'

Anthyllis montana 'Rubra Compacta'

Anthyllis montana 'Rubra' is a perennial with a woody base that develops a broad clump, reaching heights of up to 30 cm. Its foliage consists of silky leaves that are segmented into numerous small leaflets. In late spring and early summer, it produces clusters of small, vivid crimson flowers, reminiscent of clover heads.

Anthyllis montana 'Rubra'

Anthyllis montana subsp. atropurpurea

Anthyllis montana subsp. jacquinii

Anthyllis polycephala

Anthyllis vulneraria thrives in open grasslands, sandy dunes, and along coastal cliffs, often in calcareous soils. This annual or short-lived perennial can reach heights of up to 60 cm. It features sprawling stems that support pinnate leaves composed of leaflets. In summer, it produces clusters of yellow flowers accented with red tips, surrounded by bracts covered in fine, silky hairs.

Anthyllis vulneraria

Anthyllis vulneraria 'Fireberry'

Anthyllis vulneraria 'Peach'

Anthyllis vulneraria dark red-flowered

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. alpestris

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. atlantis

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. font-queri

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. maura

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. maura var. font-queri

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. maura var. maura

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. praepropera

Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. pulchella

Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea is a low-growing annual or short-lived perennial, reaching heights of up to 60 cm. It forms a compact mound of soft, silvery-green, feathery leaves. From late spring into summer, this plant produces clusters of bright red flowers that resemble those of peas. It has the ability to self-seed naturally.