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Ononis repens L.

common restharrow (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Ononis repens is a creeping perennial of calcareous or sandy ground; it is absent from much of northern and western Scotland and Ireland.

Portsmouth (VC11: South Hampshire); 2008-07-12

 common restharrow / Ononis repens: _Ononis repens_ is a creeping perennial of calcareous or sandy ground; it is absent from much of northern and western Scotland and Ireland.

As well as its creeping habit, Ononis repens differs from Ononis spinosa in its shorter, rounder leaves and more evenly hairy stems.

Portsmouth (VC11: South Hampshire); 2008-07-12

 common restharrow / Ononis repens: As well as its creeping habit, _Ononis repens_ differs from _Ononis spinosa_ in its shorter, rounder leaves and more evenly hairy stems.

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