Onobrychis viciifolia 20 PCS fresh seeds, Common Sainfoin, Pink sainfoin, Onobrychis, Holy clover legume ground, culinary herb

🌱 Onobrychis viciifolia — Common Sainfoin, Pink sainfoin, Onobrychis

Onobrychis viciifolia is a perennial herb plant with fresh seeds for sale. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is known for its powerful developed root system. This legume ground is a culinary herb with a rich history of use.

🌿 Botanical Description

Onobrychis viciifolia has stems that grow from 15-40 to 50-90 cm high, numerous from one rhizome. The stems are straight or rising, usually branched at the top, semi-full or hollow, pubescent with short hairs or glabrous. The leaves are ovate-oblong to elliptic, obtuse or acute, 15-20 (35) mm long, 5-6 (7) mm wide. The flower brushes are short (3-5 cm), relatively dense, dense, ovate, with a blunted tip, expanded from below, crested before flowering, 4-9 cm long in bloom, elongated after flowering. The corollas are bright pink with a purple tint, 10-13 mm long. The beans are 6-8 mm long, semi-ovoid-rounded, short-haired, their surface is cellular.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or fall. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 10-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil moist, fertilize lightly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Onobrychis viciifolia is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides, at altitudes of 0-2000 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

Onobrychis viciifolia has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also a valuable forage crop for livestock. In some cultures, the plant is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.