Ornithopus sativus
Common Bird's Foot, French Serradella
Other regional names: Seradella
- Seradella
Also known as: Coronilla serradella E.H.L.Krause +1 more
- Coronilla serradella E.H.L.Krause
- Ornithopodium sativum (Brot.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Ornithopus sativus (commonly known as Common bird's-foot or French serradella) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, France, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
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)
Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, California, Cape Provinces, Central European Russia, Chile South, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Great Britain, Jawa, New South Wales, New Zealand North, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Poland, South Australia, Tanzania, Tasmania, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms