Onobrychis montana   Mountain Sainfoin

Large patches of this member of the Fabaceae family grew by the side of the path and with its pink stripy flowers we guessed it was a Sainfoin. According to some texts it doesn not grow below 4,500 feet but can be found in pastures and alongside stony paths up to 8,500 feet.

Onobrychis montana

Onobrychis montana Mountain Sainfoin

Lower slopes of Piz Nair, Engadine, Switzerland 10th July 2010

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Onobrychis montana Mountain Sainfoin

Lower slopes of Piz Nair, Engadine, Switzerland 10th July 2010

Added on January 27th 2011

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