We found this relative of the Horseshoe vetch (Hippocrepis comosa) in a rough (hence scabra) and stony place where it seemed to thrive. It is a native of Spain and was once known as Hippocrepis almeriensis. The big difference between this flower and the much commoner H. comosa is the darker and more pronounced stripes on the standard (upright) petal.

Roadside near Carboneras, Southern Spain 19th March 2007

Added on 8th April 2009, updated 7th April 2010