Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
grandis
ID:
189706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsky

Source:
ildis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada18: 53 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189035

Common Names

  • Large Sainfoin
  • Onobrychis grandis
  • Grandis Sainfoin

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Description

Onobrychis grandis (also called Grandis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onobrychis grandis var. edelbergii Širj. & Rech.f.
Onobrychis grandis var. grandis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis grandis is a small, yellow-green bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis grandis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Onobrychis grandis

Onobrychis grandis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Onobrychis grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis grandis?

Onobrychis grandis

What is the common name of Onobrychis grandis?

Grand Onobrychis

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis grandis?

It is found in rocky places, grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Onobrychis genus

Onobrychis iberica, Onobrychis pulchella, Onobrychis meschetica, Onobrychis biebersteinii, Onobrychis bobrovii, Onobrychis vassilczenkoi, Onobrychis angustifolia, Onobrychis kemulariae, Onobrychis sosnowskyi, Onobrychis acaulis, Onobrychis afghanica, Onobrychis altissima, Onobrychis alyassinicus, Onobrychis andalanica, Onobrychis arnacantha, Onobrychis atropatana, Onobrychis aucheri, Onobrychis buhseana, Onobrychis bungei, Onobrychis chorassanica, Onobrychis cornuta, Onobrychis dealbata, Onobrychis depauperata, Onobrychis echidna, Onobrychis elymaitica, Onobrychis eubrychidea, Onobrychis freitagii, Onobrychis gaubae, Onobrychis grandis, Onobrychis gypsicola, Onobrychis haussknechtii, Onobrychis heliocarpa, Onobrychis heterophylla, Onobrychis iranshahrii, Onobrychis kermanensis, Onobrychis kotschyana, Onobrychis laxiflora, Onobrychis longipes, Onobrychis lunata, Onobrychis luristanica, Onobrychis macrorhiza, Onobrychis major, Onobrychis mazanderanica, Onobrychis megataphros, Onobrychis melanotricha, Onobrychis mermuelleri, Onobrychis michauxii, Onobrychis microptera, Onobrychis nummularia, Onobrychis oxyptera,

Species in the Fabaceae family