Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) Desv.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric.3: 81 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384476
Common Names
- Onobrychis venosa
- Venosa Sainfoin
- Venosa Winged Sainfoin
Synonyms
- Hedysarum venosum Desf. [unknown]
Description
Onobrychis venosa (also called Veined Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and scrubland. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, with small, yellow flowers and long, hairy sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis venosa is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis venosa has small, yellow flowers that are held in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis venosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Onobrychis venosa
Onobrychis venosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Onobrychis venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis venosa?
Onobrychis venosa
What is the common name of Onobrychis venosa?
Veined restharrow
What is the habitat of Onobrychis venosa?
It grows in dry, sunny places, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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