Syn.: Astragalus pilosus L., Oxytropis diffusa Ledeb.
Family: Fabaceae Lindl.
Distribution: Central and Eastern Europe, Northern Asia – from France and Central Italy across European Russia to the lake Baikal and Mongolia.
Habitat: Grows on sunny grassy slopes and meadows, on rocks and sandy places, from lowlands to foothills.
Description: Perennial herb with an erect stem, 20–40 cm high, densely hairy. The leaves are odd-pinnate, leaflets lanceolate, entire, inflorescence an elongated raceme, flowers are light yellow. The fruit is a linear pod. Flowers from May to July.
Endangering and Protection: The Hairy Milk Vetch is an endangered species in some countries (CZ).
Photos: 23. 5. 2004 (Czechia, Southern Moravia, Pouzdřanská step).
