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Ononis spinosa Spiny rest harrow (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[2, 105]. Used as a potherb[183].
Roots - chewed for their liquorice-like flavour[183].
Flowers - raw. They are used as a decoration on salads[7].
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