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Ononis spinosa subsp. spinosa

Restharrow, Thorny Restharrow
Also known as: Ononis bernhardii Vis. +14 more
  • Ononis bernhardii Vis.
  • Ononis campestris var. microphylla Nielsen
  • Ononis campestris var. parvifolia Rouy
  • Ononis campestris W.D.J.Koch & Ziz
  • Ononis confusa Boreau
  • Ononis legitima Delarbre
  • Ononis procurrens var. mitis Lange ex Willk.
  • Ononis procurrens var. planellae Merino
  • Ononis procurrens var. spinosissima Lange
  • Ononis repens subsp. campestris (W.D.J.Koch & Ziz) Bonnier & Layens
  • Ononis repens subsp. legitima (Delarbre) Briq.
  • Ononis repens subsp. spinosa Greuter
  • Ononis senescens Lapeyr.
  • Ononis spinosa f. angustifolia (Wallr. ex Lej.)
  • Ononis spinosa f. densiflora Freyn ex Celak.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Ononis spinosa subsp. spinosa (commonly known as Restharrow or Thorny Restharrow) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Europe, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ononis spinosa, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, 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)
Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Pennsylvania, Tasmania, Victoria
Base Species & Variations

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