Serradella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Serradella |
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Ornithopus
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sativus
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Ornithopus sativus, often called serradella or common birdsfoot, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea or bean family. This plant is special because it can grow well in soils that are very acidic and don't have many nutrients.
Serradella is originally from parts of Southwestern Europe and Northwest Africa. You can find it naturally in countries like Portugal, western Spain, northern Morocco, Algeria, and southwestern France.
Where Serradella Grows
Serradella has been moved to many places around the world. People introduced it because it is a great forage plant. This means it's grown to feed farm animals.
Global Spread of Serradella
- Most of central and eastern Europe
- Turkey and the Caucasus region
- The Azores islands
- South Africa and Kenya
- Java (an island in Indonesia)
- Most of Australia
- The North Island of New Zealand
- Southern Chile
- California in the United States
Why Serradella is Important
Serradella is very useful for farmers. It produces high-quality food for animals. What makes it even better is its ability to thrive in tough conditions. It grows well in soils that are very acidic and poor in nutrients. This makes it a valuable plant for improving land where other crops might struggle.
See also
In Spanish: Serradela para niños
