Alpine Milk Vetch -

: The flowers are predominantly visited by bumblebees, playing a vital role in local ecosystems.

: It is most celebrated for its iridescent purple-blue or violet flowers that grow in dense, eye-catching clusters. alpine milk vetch

: It thrives in short grassy or rocky places, particularly on calcareous (lime-rich) soils. : The flowers are predominantly visited by bumblebees,

In many areas, such as the UK, it is considered rare and is restricted to very few locations, often threatened by grazing sheep or deer. such as the UK

: It was recently part of the Darwin Tree of Life Project , where researchers successfully sequenced its complete genome to aid in conservation efforts. Conservation Status