Fabaceae

Onobrychis viciifolia

Sainfoin

Upright stems. Leaves pinnately divided, with odd-numbered leaflets 15–21, oval, 1/2–1 in. long, upper surface finely red-dotted. Flowers in dense short spike on leafless stalk. Pink or red pea flower more or less 1/2 in., 2 side petals very small, with larger keel and banner. Keel with blunt end. Grows in disturbed places at mid elevations. Native of Eurasia.

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Height: to 30 inches
• Habitat: East-Side Forest, Meadow, Disturbed
• Found In: Steens
• Native: No