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Esparceta

Onobrychis viciifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Full Taxonomy

Plantae (planta)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Onobrychis viciifolia (Esparceta)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Esparceta

French Esparcette

German Futter-Esparsette

Portuguese esparceta

Similar Species in Onobrychis

Meskhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis meschetica

Near Threatened

Kakhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis kachetica

cockscomb sainfoin

Onobrychis crista-galli

cockscomb sainfoin

Onobrychis caput-galli

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Flowering Plants

Legumes & Allies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Esparceta?

The scientific name of Esparceta is Onobrychis viciifolia. It belongs to the genus Onobrychis.

Where does Esparceta live?

Esparceta is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France.

What family does Esparceta belong to?

Esparceta (Onobrychis viciifolia) belongs to the genus Onobrychis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Esparceta belong to?

Esparceta (Onobrychis viciifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Esparceta?

The closest relatives of Esparceta in the genus Onobrychis include Meskhetian Sainfoin, Kakhetian Sainfoin, cockscomb sainfoin, cockscomb sainfoin.

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Onobrychis — 5 Species

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Esparceta

Onobrychis viciifolia

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Meskhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis meschetica

Kakhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis kachetica

cockscomb sainfoin

Onobrychis crista-galli

cockscomb sainfoin

Onobrychis caput-galli

Data verified marzo 2026

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