Horseshoe vetch

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Hippocrepis

Species

Hippocrepis comosa (Horseshoe vetch)

Names in Other Languages

French hippocrépide en ombelle

German Hufeisenklee

Similar Species in Hippocrepis

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Scorpion Senna

Hippocrepis emerus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horseshoe vetch?

The scientific name of Horseshoe vetch is Hippocrepis comosa. It belongs to the genus Hippocrepis.

Where does Horseshoe vetch live?

Horseshoe vetch is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Horseshoe vetch belong to?

Horseshoe vetch (Hippocrepis comosa) belongs to the genus Hippocrepis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Horseshoe vetch belong to?

Horseshoe vetch (Hippocrepis comosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Horseshoe vetch?

The closest relatives of Horseshoe vetch in the genus Hippocrepis include Scorpion Senna.