Alfalfa
Medicago sativa

Family: Pea (Fabaceae)
AKA: Lucerne
Photo taken on: July 14, 2005
Location: Almont-Taylor Canyon, CO
Life Zones: Plains to montane
Habitat: Disturbed soil, roadsides

Alfalfa is an escapee from cultivation. It has clover-like leaves and grows to 3ft. Flower color ranges from blue to dark purple.