Hippocrepis

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Hippocrepis

Description Hippocrepis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The genus name Hippocrepis is derived from the Greek words “hippo” meaning horse, and “krepis” meaning shoe, referring to the shape of the fruit resembling a horseshoe. Hippocrepis species are perennial herbs or small shrubs that grow up…