Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antennata
ID:
213509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl.2: 315 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212838



Common Names

  • Ononis antennata
  • Antennate Restharrow
  • Antennate Restharrow


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Description

Ononis antennata (also called Antennate 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 antennata is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis antennata sub. antennata
Ononis antennata sub. massesylia (Pomel) Širj.
Ononis antennata sub. natricoides Širj.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis antennata 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 antennata 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 antennata

Ononis antennata is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Ononis antennata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis antennata?

Ononis antennata

What is the common name of Ononis antennata?

Antennaria Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis antennata?

Ononis antennata 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

References