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Onobrychis viciifolia

DEFINITIONS OF: Onobrychis viciifolia

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n Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain

Synonyms:
Onobrychis viciaefolia, esparcet, holy clover, sainfoin, sanfoin
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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