Status:
valid
Authors:
Asso
Source:
ildis
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Arag.: 96 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212845
Common Names
- Ononis aragonensis
- Aragonese Restharrow
- Aragonese Restharrow
Synonyms
- Ononis dumosa Lapeyr. [valid]
Description
Ononis aragonensis (also called Aragonese Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a woody stem, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis aragonensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis aragonensis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis aragonensis is a perennial legume that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be planted in early spring in full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very tolerant of heat and should be grown in cooler climates. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Ononis aragonensis
Ononis aragonensis is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.
Ononis aragonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis aragonensis?
Ononis aragonensis
What is the common name of Ononis aragonensis?
Aragonese Restharrow
What is the growth habit of Ononis aragonensis?
Ononis aragonensis is an annual herb
Species in the Ononis genus
Ononis arvensis,
Ononis spinosa,
Ononis broteriana,
Ononis vaginalis,
Ononis nuristanica,
Ononis afghanica,
Ononis alba,
Ononis alopecuroides,
Ononis antennata,
Ononis aragonensis,
Ononis atlantica,
Ononis avellana,
Ononis biflora,
Ononis cephalantha,
Ononis cintrana,
Ononis cossoniana,
Ononis crinita,
Ononis cristata,
Ononis diffusa,
Ononis euphrasiifolia,
Ononis filicaulis,
Ononis fruticosa,
Ononis hirta,
Ononis hispida,
Ononis incisa,
Ononis jahandiezii,
Ononis laxiflora,
Ononis maweana,
Ononis megalostachys,
Ononis minutissima,
Ononis mitissima,
Ononis natrix,
Ononis angustissima,
Ononis ornithopodioides,
Ononis pedicellaris,
Ononis pendula,
Ononis peyerimhoffii,
Ononis pinnata,
Ononis polyphylla,
Ononis polysperma,
Ononis pseudoserotina,
Ononis pubescens,
Ononis pusilla,
Ononis reclinata,
Ononis rosea,
Ononis serotina,
Ononis serrata,
Ononis sicula,
Ononis sieberi,
Ononis speciosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family