Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aragonensis
ID:
213516

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

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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.

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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