Ornithopus compressus
Yellow Bird's Foot, Yellow Serradella
Also known as: Coronilla compressa (L.) E.H.L.Krause +11 more
- Coronilla compressa (L.) E.H.L.Krause
- Ornithopodium compressum (L.) All.
- Ornithopodium egoceraton Bubani
- Ornithopus brevirostris Pau
- Ornithopus celtibericus Sennen & Elías
- Ornithopus compositus Pau
- Ornithopus compressus f. brevicornis H.Lindb.
- Ornithopus compressus f. longicornis H.Lindb.
- Ornithopus compressus var. leiocarpus Pérez Lara
- Ornithopus compressus var. leiocarpus Willk.
- Ornithopus martini Giraudias
- Ornithopus scorpioides M.Bieb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Ornithopus compressus (commonly known as Yellow bird's-foot or Yellow Serradella) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Chile South, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Oregon, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia