Ononis spinosa Spiny rest harrow (Leguminosae)

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Ononis spinosa
Spiny rest harrow
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The Ononis spinosa plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spiny rest harrow. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. campestris. O. procurrens.

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Latin Name:  Ononis spinosa
Common Name:  Spiny rest harrow
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Chalk and limestone grassland, stony hillsides and open pine forests[187], mainly on dry stony ground[7].

Propagation Notes: Scarify or pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and sow the seed in the middle of spring in situ[200]. The seed can also be sown in a cold frame in the autumn. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring[200]. Division just before new growth begins in spring[200]. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer. Cuttings, September in a cold frame[111].

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