About Hedysarum hedysaroides (L.) Schinz & Thell.
Scientific Classification and Growth Form
Hedysarum hedysaroides (L.) Schinz & Thell. is a perennial plant that grows 20–60 centimetres (7.9–23.6 inches) tall.
Stem and Leaf Morphology
It has straight or ascending stems and imparipinnate leaves measuring 1–3 cm long.
Inflorescence and Flower Characteristics
Its clusters, called inflorescences, hold 15 to 30–35 purple-violet flowers.
Flowering Period
The flowering period runs from June to August.
Species Distribution
This species is distributed across Central and Southern Europe, Finland, Russia, Ukraine, and Western North America.
Habitat and Elevation Range
It grows in alpine meadows at elevations between 1,600–2,500 metres (5,200–8,200 ft) above sea level.
