Cockshead

Cockshead
Cockshead Cocks"head`, n. (Bot.) A leguminous herb ({Onobrychis Caput-galli}), having small spiny-crested pods. [1913 Webster]

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  • Onobrychis caput-galli (L.) Lam. — Symbol ONCA3 Common Name cockshead sainfoin Botanical Family Fabaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Onobrychis caput-galli (L.) Lam. — Symbol ONCA3 Common Name cockshead sainfoin Botanical Family Fabaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Onobrychis caput-galli — ID 57363 Symbol Key ONCA3 Common Name cockshead sainfoin Family Fabaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A …   USDA Plant Characteristics

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