rest-harrow

A form of restharrow — Any of various species of small shrubs making up the genus Ononis, especially common restharrow (Ononis repens), which has pink flowers.

Similar
restharrowOnonis spinosaOnonis repens

Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of restharrow.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounEurasian plant having loose racemes of pink or purple flowers and spiny stems and tough roots

Similar
restharrowOnonis spinosa

nounEuropean woody plant having pink flowers and unifoliate leaves and long tough roots; spreads by underground runners

Similar
restharrowOnonis repens
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