Ononis natrix Ononis natrix, known as yellow rest-harrow or shrubby rest-harrow, is a perennial shrub often growing in the stony undergrowth. Its erect stem is covered with sticky hairs and bears leaves with 3 oval, elongated and toothed leaflets. The bloom is dense clusters of yellow flowers with purple spots. This species produces a linear-elliptic legume with globose seeds. Datasheet Common NameYellow restharrow,shrubby rest-harrow Botanical nameOnonis natrix FamilyFabaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageTell usBasic ColourYellowHeight20 -> 30 cmHabitatDry meadows,Stony and sandy areasAltitude2100 mBloom TimeMay -> AugustPlant Type Herbs , MedicinalFruit TypeLegumedifferent tolerancesTell us Used PartsWhole plantPlant UsesMedicine Active substancesTell us USDA ZoneTell us Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Ononis natrix Ononis natrix