Ononis arvensis
Ononis arvensis, commonly known as yellow gromwell, is a distinctive herbaceous plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Characterized by its vibrant yellow blooms and fine, hairy foliage, it thrives in diverse habitats. Historically valued in traditional medicine, this resilient species offers unique botanical properties and significant ecological importance.
- Scientific name: Ononis arvensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ononis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ononis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the central part of the continent, its presence extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the territory of Austria. Therefore, its range spans from the Scandinavian peninsula down to the Alpine regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |