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Esparcette

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 (plante)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Onobrychis viciifolia (Esparcette)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Esparceta

French Esparcette

German Futter-Esparsette

Portuguese esparceta

Similar Species in Onobrychis

Sainfoin Crête-de-coq

Onobrychis crista-galli

Meskhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis meschetica

Near Threatened

Kakhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis kachetica

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 Esparcette?

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

Where does Esparcette live?

Esparcette 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 Esparcette belong to?

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

What kingdom does Esparcette belong to?

Esparcette (Onobrychis viciifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Esparcette?

The closest relatives of Esparcette in the genus Onobrychis include Sainfoin Crête-de-coq, Meskhetian Sainfoin, Kakhetian Sainfoin, cockscomb sainfoin.

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Onobrychis — 5 Species

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Esparcette

Onobrychis viciifolia

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Sainfoin Crête-de-coq

Onobrychis crista-galli

Meskhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis meschetica

Kakhetian Sainfoin

Onobrychis kachetica

cockscomb sainfoin

Onobrychis caput-galli

Data verified mars 2026

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