crownvetch, purple crown vetch (Securigera varia)

Securigera varia is a species in the Securigera genus. It is commonly known as crownvetch, purple crown vetch This name is accepted name for the species in the family Fabaceae subfamily Faboideae, tribe Loteae, . . This species is found in Africa, Asia and Europe and is commonly used throughout the United States and Canada for erosion control.