Ononis repens
Biostatus
Exotic
Conservation status
Not applicable
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Similar taxa
The species is very similar to O. campestris differing in having less erect stems, often rooting, being spineless or at most having a few weak spines, and having fewer 3-foliate leaves. (Webb et al. 1995)
Detailed taxonomy
Genus
Family
Endemic family
No
Ecology
Year naturalised
1988
Origin
W and C Europe, E Sweden to Estonia, N Balkan Peninsula
Reason for introduction
Accidental
Other information
Etymology
repens: From Latin repere meaning to creep, means creeping