Ononis natrix

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 10-70 cm tall. It is densely hairy. The leaves have 3 leaflets. These ate oblong and 1-3 cm long. The base is wedge shaped and they taper to the tip. The flowers are yellow with red veins. The pod is nattow and 10-25 mm long by 3-4 mm wide. There are 6-9 round seeds.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Europe, Morocco

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anonis natrix (L.) Scop.;