Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
213517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.11: 304 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212846



Common Names

  • Ononis atlantica
  • Atlantic Restharrow
  • Atlantic Restharrow


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Synonyms

  • Ononis spinulosa Coss. [valid]

Description

Ononis atlantica (also called Atlantic 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 atlantica is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis atlantica 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 atlantica 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 atlantica

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

Ononis atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis atlantica?

Ononis atlantica

What is the common name of Ononis atlantica?

Atlantic Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis atlantica?

Ononis atlantica 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