Anthyllis vulneraria, also known as kidney vetch or woundwort (lat., Anthyllis vulneraria) is a wildflower that is native to Mediterranean countries. It is a perennial plant growing at a height of 30 cm. It has characteristic elongated, gray-green, and soft leaves, green, flexible stalk, and yellow, dense flowers. It blooms from May to September and is harvested in June - July.

In Greece, it grows in shrublands and garrigue (or phrygana) with low altitudes. Kidney vetch was used by traditional herbalists in the form of infusion to relieve swelling and heal wounds and treat stomach as well as kidney problems.

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