Ononis alopecuroides
foxtail restharrow
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: Cal-IPC Yes
Ononis alopecuroides (foxtail restharrow) is a California herb in the Fabaceae family, recognized by Only Ononis in California (CCo, SCoR).
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Only Ononis in California (CCo, SCoR)
Conservation status
Cal-IPC Yes
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Ononis alopecuroides belong to?
Ononis alopecuroides is in the Fabaceae family, genus Ononis.
Is Ononis alopecuroides invasive in California?
Ononis alopecuroides is listed by Cal-IPC with an invasiveness rating of Yes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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