Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain.

synonyms: esparcet, Onobrychis viciaefolia, Onobrychis viciifolia, sainfoin, sanfoin.

Polish: esparceta siewna, rzęśnia, sparceta siewna