Onobrychis crista-galli
Cockscomb Sainfoin
Also known as: Hedysarum caput-galli var. crista-galli L. +3 more
- Hedysarum caput-galli var. crista-galli L.
- Hedysarum crista-galli (L.) Murray
- Hedysarum crista-galli L.
- Onobruchus crista-galli (L.) Medik., 1787
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Onobrychis crista-galli (commonly known as Cockscomb Sainfoin) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa and Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sinai, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms