Onobrychis caput-galli
Cockscomb Sainfoin, Cockshead Sainfoin
Also known as: Hedysarum bergerianum Spreng. +16 more
- Hedysarum bergerianum Spreng.
- Hedysarum caput-galli L.
- Hedysarum echinus Poir.
- Hedysarum gallicaput E.H.L.Krause
- Onobrychis affinis Verl.
- Onobrychis alectorocephala St.-Lag., 1880
- Onobrychis alectorocephale St.-Lag.
- Onobrychis bergeriana (Spreng.) DC.
- Onobrychis caput-galli f. affinis (Verl.)
- Onobrychis caput-galli f. brevispina Hausskn.
- Onobrychis caput-galli f. depressa (C.Presl)
- Onobrychis caput-galli f. glabrata Širj.
- Onobrychis caput-galli f. mirabilis Širj.
- Onobrychis caput-galli var. brevispina (Hausskn.) Chrtek & B.Slavík
- Onobrychis caput-galli var. tripolitana Pamp.
- Onobrychis depressa C.Presl
- Onobrychis echinus DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Onobrychis caput-galli (commonly known as Cockscomb Sainfoin or Cockshead Sainfoin) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, 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)
Germany