Ornithopus sativus subsp. isthmocarpus
Common Bird's Foot
Also known as: Ornithopodium isthmocarpum (Coss.) Kuntze +7 more
- Ornithopodium isthmocarpum (Coss.) Kuntze
- Ornithopus isthmocarpus Coss.
- Ornithopus isthmocarpus var. africanus Maire
- Ornithopus isthmocarpus var. hebecarpus (H.Lindb.) Maire
- Ornithopus isthmocarpus var. leiocarpus (H.Lindb.) Maire
- Ornithopus sativus f. hebecarpus H.Lindb.
- Ornithopus sativus f. leiocarpus H.Lindb.
- Ornithopus sativus f. liocarpus H.Lindb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa and Europe, Ornithopus sativus subsp. isthmocarpus (commonly known as Common bird's-foot) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ornithopus sativus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
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