Ononis spinosa
Also known as: Anonis spinosa (L.) Scop. +7 more
- Anonis spinosa (L.) Scop.
- Bonaga spinosa (L.) Medik.
- Ononis antiquorum subsp. maritima Dumort.
- Ononis arvensis subsp. spinosiformis (Simkovics) Diklic
- Ononis spinescens Ledeb.
- Ononis spinosa var. latifolia Lej.
- Ononis spinosa var. nitis L.
- Ononis spinosiformis Simkovics
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Ononis spinosa is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, 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)
Finland, Illinois, Madeira, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tasmania, Victoria, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms