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Common Restharrow - Ononis repens

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Common Restharrow Common Restharrow - Ononis repens dylan Castle Eden Dene 15 Dec 2021, 7:51 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:33 p.m.
Common Restharrow Common Restharrow - Ononis repens dylan North Somerset 8 Jul 2023, 4:55 p.m. 7 Jul 2023, 12:23 p.m.
Common Restharrow Common Restharrow - Ononis repens dylan County Durham 24 Mar 2024, 11:51 p.m. 24 Jul 2022, 4:29 p.m.
Common Restharrow Common Restharrow - Ononis repens dylan County Durham 24 Mar 2024, 11:51 p.m. 24 Jul 2022, 4:30 p.m.
Common Restharrow Common Restharrow - Ononis repens dylan Castle Eden Dene 25 Mar 2024, 1:29 a.m. 23 Jul 2022, 10:25 a.m.
Common Restharrow Common Restharrow - Ononis repens dylan Castle Eden Dene 25 Mar 2024, 1:29 a.m. 23 Jul 2022, 10:25 a.m.

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Species Description

Widespread but local throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Dry grassy habitats on calcareous soils such as meadows, banks, roadside verges, coasts, sand dunes, shingle etc. Growing habit: Rhizomatous Perennial. Height: Up to 60 cm. Flowers: June to September. Other names include: Restharrow. ID: The stems are hairy all round. Leaflets are 3 x as long as wide, obtuse (blunt) and can have soft spines.