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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Onobrychis viciifolia

Family : LEGUMINOSAE/FABACEAE (Pea Family)
Common Name (UK) : Sainfoin
Common Name (DE) : Saat-Esparsette
Common Name (FR) : Sainfoin
Habitat : Fields and grasslands. Prefers calcareous soil.
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. An important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
First appearing : May
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date : May 20, 2004
  • Location : Along the road as you leave Weil der Stadt in the direction of Cawl in the Black Forest.
  • Photo Date : May 23, 2004
  • Location : In the field in the vicinity of Rappenhof near Leonberg.
  • Photo Date : May 23, 2004
  • Location : In the field in the vicinity of Rappenhof near Leonberg.
  • Siting Date :May 31, 2005
  • Location :Bürgerallee near its intersection with Leonberger Strasse, Stuttgart - West.
    N48° 45.544' E9° 07.233'