Ononis repens Rest harrow (Leguminosae)

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Ononis repens
Rest harrow
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The Ononis repens plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rest harrow. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. arvensis. Auct.

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Latin Name:  Ononis repens
Common Name:  Rest harrow
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Dry grassland on calcareous soils[5, 17].

Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. A liquorice substitute[5, 66]. Soaked in cold water it makes a refreshing cold drink[66]. The young shoots were at one time much used as a vegetable, being boiled, pickled or eaten in salads[4].

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