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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Onobrychis montana

Family : LEGUMINOSAE/FABACEAE (Pea Family)
Common Name (UK) : Mountain Sainfoin
Common Name (DE) : Berg-Esparsette
Common Name (FR) : Sainfoin des montagnes
Habitat : Grasslands and waysides.
Remarks : was once cultivated and used as forage for animals.
First appearing : June
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :July 9, 2006
  • Location :Near Altenalp Türm, Alpstein region, Switzerland.
    N47° 15.946' E9° 22.720'