Lotus alpinus


Lotus alpinus, common name alpine bird's-foot trefoil, is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae.

Description

L. alpinus can reach a height of. It is a perennial herbaceous plant,
typically sprawling horizontally at the height of the surrounding grassland or rocky surfaces. The base of its stem is woody. Flowers are pea flower-shaped and may be yellow, orange, or reddish. They bloom from May to August

Distribution

L. alpinus is a species of the mountain regions of the southern Europe, particularly the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Habitat

Alpine bird's-foot trefoil can be found in subalpine or alpine pastures and rocky areas, at elevation of above sea level.