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Noun hippocrepis comosa has 1 sense
- horseshoe vetch, Hippocrepis comosa - European woody perennial with yellow umbellate flowers followed by flattened pods that separate into horseshoe-shaped joints
--1 is a kind of subshrub, suffrutex
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Hippocrepis Comosa
Description: Hippocrepis comosa is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as hairy horseshoe vetch or hairy clover. This plant features hairy stems and leaves, with vibrant yellow flowers that bloom during the summer months. It is native to the Mediterranean region and often found in dry, rocky habitats.
Part of Speech: Noun
Senses:
- A flowering plant with hairy stems and leaves
- A species belonging to the Fabaceae family
- Commonly known as hairy horseshoe vetch or hairy clover
- Native to the Mediterranean region
- Found in dry, rocky habitats
Usages:
- "The hippocrepis comosa adds a burst of color to the rocky terrain with its bright yellow flowers."
- "Hippocrepis comosa is a member of the pea family and has nitrogen-fixing capabilities."
- "Hairy horseshoe vetch is another name for hippocrepis comosa due to the hairiness of its stems and leaves."
- "This plant, a native of the Mediterranean region, thrives in hot and arid climates."
- "Hippocrepis comosa is predominantly found growing on rocky slopes and limestone outcrops."
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