Lotus corniculatus is one of the commonest European perennial herbs (not to say a weed). In israel it reached its southernmost range in Mt Hermon, above 2000m. The local population has magnificent reddish flowers, it is a small carpet forming plant of mountain valleys (dolines). Here u can see the frtuis, I posted the flowers in this link http://www.treknature.com/gallery/photo173027.htm