Ononis spinosa
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ononis spinosa
Also known as:
Spiny Rest Harrow
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
-
Height:
0.10 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Description
Young shoots can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The roots have a liquorice-like flavor and can be chewed. The flowers can be eaten raw and are used as decoration on salads.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Provides nitrogen fixation to improve soil fertility. |
|
Calamintha nepeta Lesser Calamint |
Attracts beneficial insects such as pollinators, boosting plant health. |
|
Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea, Wild Pea,Vetchling |
Enhances nitrogen levels in the soil, promoting growth for Ononis spinosa. |
|
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat |
Improves soil structure and reduces erosion by offering ground cover. |
|
Coriandrum sativum Koriander |
Repels certain pests, reducing competition and harm to Ononis spinosa. |